Gicumbi
| Gicumbi District | |
|---|---|
| District | |
 Shown within Northern Province and Rwanda |
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| Country | Rwanda |
| Province | Northern |
| Capital | Byumba |
| Area | |
| • Total | 829 km2 (320 sq mi) |
| Population (2012 census) | |
| • Total | 395,606 |
| • Density | 480/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
Gicumbi is a district (akarere) in Northern Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Byumba, which is also the provincial capital.
The district lies due-north of Kigali, straddling the major road from Kigali to Kampala. It is a hilly district.
Gicumbi district is divided into 21 sectors (imirenge): Bukure, Bwisige, Byumba, Cyumba, Giti, Kaniga, Manyagiro, Miyove, Kageyo, Mukarange, Muko, Mutete, Nyamiyaga, Nyankenke II, Rubaya, Rukomo, Rushaki, Rutare, Ruvune, Rwamiko and Shangasha.
On 15 December 2014, Gihembe Refugee Camp in Gicumbi District received a visit from Howard G. Buffett, who pledged funding to assist with repatriation of Congolese refugees.
Considered a tropical savanna climate typically with a pronounced dry season. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is Aw (Tropical Savanna Climate).
Coordinates: 1°37′S 30°07′E / 1.617°S 30.117°E
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