Gicumbi is a district (akarere) in Northern Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Byumba, which is also the provincial capital.

Geography

The district lies due-north of Kigali, straddling the major road from Kigali to Kampala. It is a hilly district.

Sectors

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.

Gihembe refugee camp

Gihembe is a camp of Congolese refugees located in Gicumbi District and is home to 12,904 residents. 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.

Climate

The Köppen climate classification subtype for this climate is subtropical highland climate or Cfb.