Sectors of Rwanda
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Sectors are the third level administrative subdivision in the African nation of Rwanda
. The Provinces
of Rwanda
are subdivided into 30 district
s (Rwanda: uturere, sing. akarere). Each district is in turn divided into sectors. There are 416 Sectors. This entire administrative structure is undergoing a process of decentralisation -- devolving greater authority to local governments and Municipalities -- following an administrative reorganisation begun in 2002.
Rwanda
Rwanda or , officially the Republic of Rwanda , is a country in central and eastern Africa with a population of approximately 11.4 million . Rwanda is located a few degrees south of the Equator, and is bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo...
. The Provinces
Provinces of Rwanda
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of Rwanda
Rwanda
Rwanda or , officially the Republic of Rwanda , is a country in central and eastern Africa with a population of approximately 11.4 million . Rwanda is located a few degrees south of the Equator, and is bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo...
are subdivided into 30 district
District
Districts are a type of administrative division, in some countries managed by a local government. They vary greatly in size, spanning entire regions or counties, several municipalities, or subdivisions of municipalities.-Austria:...
s (Rwanda: uturere, sing. akarere). Each district is in turn divided into sectors. There are 416 Sectors. This entire administrative structure is undergoing a process of decentralisation -- devolving greater authority to local governments and Municipalities -- following an administrative reorganisation begun in 2002.