Kirehe is a district (''akarere'') in Eastern Province,

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. Its capital is Kirehe town (which is usually known as Rusumo, being the major settlement of the former Rusumo district).

Geography

The district comprises areas in the far south-eastern corner of Rwanda, bordering

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and

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. Its most noteworthy feature is

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, the waterfall on the

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, which has been key to Rwandan history.

Climate

The district is characterized by

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, acacia trees and few natural forests, these and the existence of the

contributes to a

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climate in the region.

Sectors

Kirehe district is divided into 12

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(''imirenge''): Gahara, Gatore, Kigarama, Kigina, Kirehe,

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, Musaza, Mushikiri, Nasho, Nyamugari and Nyarubuye. Primary_school_in_Kigarama_2

References

External links

*
Kirehe District government website
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