Karongi District | |
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District | |
Shown within Western Province and Rwanda |
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Country | Rwanda |
Province | Western |
Capital | Rubengera |
Area | |
• Total | 993 km2 (383 sq mi) |
Population (2012 census) | |
• Total | 331,808 |
• Density | 330/km2 (870/sq mi) |
Karongi is a district (akarere) in Western Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Rubengera, but the district also contains Kibuye, Rwanda, the provincial capital and a major Rwandan lakeside resort.
The district lies on the shores of Lake Kivu, about halfway down the lake between Gisenyi and Cyangugu.
Karongi district is divided into 13 sectors (imirenge): Bwishyura, Gishyita, Gishari, Gitesi, Mubuga, Murambi, Murundi, Mutuntu, Rubengera, Rugabano, Ruganda, Rwankuba and Twumba.
Coordinates: 2°09′04″S 29°23′42″E / 2.151°S 29.395°E