| Pushpin Map: | Rwanda |
| Pushpin Mapsize: | 200 |
| Pushpin Label Position: | bottom |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Rwanda |
| Coordinates: | -1.9719°N 30.0472°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Type1: | Provinces |
| Subdivision Type2: | Districts |
| Subdivision Name1: | Kigali |
| Subdivision Name2: | Nyarugenge |
| Established Title: | Founded |
| Population Total: | 29,580 |
| Area Total Km2: | 2.424 |
Nyakabanda is a sector in the Nyarugenge District of Kigali Province, Rwanda.[1] It is located in the south west part of the city of Kigali.
Western Nyakabanda is home to the Mount Kigali Forest, and Mount Kigali which is just west of Nyakabandas border.[2]
In 2012, Its population was 25,666 inhabitants.
According to the 2022 census, the sector had a total population of 29,580 inhabitants. These are its Gender demographics:
As of 2022 it had a 100% Urban rate. It is quite young with 28.3% of the population is under 15 and 69.8% of the population being younger than 65, and older than 14. Only 1.9% of the population is older than 64.[4]
Nyakabanda is home to the Kigali Pele Stadium which is a soccer stadium that can seat 22,000 spectators.[5]
Nyarugenge district is divided into 10 sectors (imirenge): Gitega, Kanyinya, Kigali, Kimisagara, Mageragere, Muhima, Nyakabanda, Nyamirambo, Nyarugenge, and Rwezamenyo.[6]