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Burera District is one of the key tourism destinations in Rwanda. It is endowed with natural attractions, including Lake Burera and Lake Ruhondo. The population mainly depends on agriculture, livestock farming, and trade for their livelihoods.
BURERA DISTRICT, A KEY INVESTMENT AND TOURISM DESTINATION
Burera District is a key tourism destination in Rwanda, known for natural attractions such as Lake Burera and Lake Ruhondo. Its population mainly depends on agriculture, livestock farming, and trade for their livelihoods.
BUTARO LEVEL II TEACHING HOSPITAL
The Butaro Level II Teaching Hospital, located in Butaro Sector, provides specialized healthcare services, including cancer treatment. It attracts patients not only from within Rwanda but also from neighboring countries across the region.
INVEST IN BURERA DISTRICT
The shores of Lake Burera and Lake Ruhondo offer exceptional opportunities for tourism-based investment. This is a prime destination for prospective investors.
URUGEZI WETLAND, A RAMSAR SITE
A visit to Burera District reveals the stunning Rugezi Wetland, a globally recognized bird habitat rich in diverse species, including cranes and hawks.
UNIVERSITY OF GLOBAL HEALTH EQUITY (UGHE)
The University of Global Health Equity, an internationally renowned institution, is located in Burera District, within Butaro Sector. It is situated in close proximity to the Butaro Level II Teaching Hospital.
MOUNT MUHABURA
Mount Muhabura, often associated with Burera District, stands as one of the most iconic natural landmarks adorning both the district and Rwanda as a whole.
Burera
Burera District is one of the five Districts that make up the Northern Province of Rwanda. It covers an area of 644.5 km², with a population density of 682 people per km² (2022 Population Census).
The District has 17 sectors, 69 cells, and 571 villages. Burera District has a population of 387,729 inhabitants (Men: 184,782, representing 47.7%; Women: 202,947, representing 52.3%).
Burera District shares a 63 km border with the country of Uganda. Six out of the 17 sectors that make up the district border Uganda.
Burera District also shares borders with the districts of Gakenke, Musanze, Rulindo, and Gicumbi.
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