Karongi Explained

Official Name:Karongi District
Settlement Type:District
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Rwanda
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2:Western
Seat Type:Capital
Seat:Rubengera
Area Total Km2:992.7
Population As Of:2022 census
Population Total:373869
Population Urban:33542
Population Rural:340327
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Density Km2:auto
Coordinates:-2.151°N 29.395°W

Karongi is a district (akarere) in Western Province, Rwanda. The district's capital is Rubengera. However, it comprises Kibuye, provincial capital and a major Rwandan lakeside resort. It is one of the districts with the lowest population density of as of the 2022 census.[1]

Tourism

Tourism is one of Karongi's main economic sectors. The main source of Karongi's popularity comes from the popular attraction of Lake Kivu. There are many resorts and hotels which have been built in recent years outside the town of Kibuye, most of which are on the shores of Lake Kivu. One of the most frequently visited islands in Karongi is Napoleon Island, which is known for Straw-coloured fruit bats and district-provided hiking trails.. Other islands in Karongi are Monkey Island, which has a small population of vervet monkeys, and Amahoro or Peace Island. Another source of tourism comes from traditional night fishing.

Geography

The district lies on the shores of Lake Kivu, about halfway down the lake between Gisenyi and Cyangugu. Rubengera is approximately 100km from the national capital, Kigali.

Sectors

The Karongi district is divided into 13 sectors (imirenge): Bwishyura, Mutuntu, Rubengera, Gitesi, Ruganda, Rugabano, Gishyita, Gishari, Mubuga, Murambi, Murundi, Rwankuba and Twumba.

References

Notes and References

  1. http://www.citypopulation.de/en/rwanda/admin/ouest/31__korongi/ Citypopulation.de