Burera District
| Burera District | |
|---|---|
| District | |
 Shown within Northern Province and Rwanda |
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| Country | Rwanda |
| Province | Northern |
| Capital | Rusarabuge |
| Area | |
| • Total | 645 km2 (249 sq mi) |
| Population (2012 census) | |
| • Total | 336,582 |
| • Density | 520/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
Burera is a district (akarere) in Northern Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Cyeru.
The district lies in the northern part of Rwanda, adjacent to the Ugandan border, and between the cities of Ruhengeri and Byumba. It is home to Lakes Burera and Ruhondo, and the Virunga Lodge hotel, which lies between them, commanding views of the lakes and the nearby Virunga mountains, making it one of Rwanda's tourist spots. The district also contains the Cyanika border post, gateway to Kisoro and southwestern Uganda.
Burera district is divided into 17 sectors (imirenge): Bungwe, Butaro, Cyanika, Cyeru, Gahunga, Gatebe, Gitovu, Kagogo, Kinoni, Kinyababa, Kivuye, Nemba, Rugarama, Rugendabari, Ruhunde, Rusarabuye and Rwerere.
Coordinates: 1°29′26″S 29°48′37″E / 1.4905°S 29.8104°E
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