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Burera District

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Country
  
Rwanda

Area
  
645 kmĀ²

Capital
  
Rusarabuge

Province
  
Northern Province, Rwanda

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Burera is a district (akarere) in Northern Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Cyeru.

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Map of Burera, Rwanda

Geography and tourism

The district lies in the northern part of Rwanda, adjacent to the Ugandan border, and between the cities of Ruhengeri and Byumba. It is home to Lakes Burera and Ruhondo, and the Virunga Lodge hotel, which lies between them, commanding views of the lakes and the nearby Virunga mountains, making it one of Rwanda's tourist spots. The district also contains the Cyanika border post, gateway to Kisoro and southwestern Uganda.

Sectors

Burera district is divided into 17 sectors (imirenge): Bungwe, Butaro, Cyanika, Cyeru, Gahunga, Gatebe, Gitovu, Kagogo, Kinoni, Kinyababa, Kivuye, Nemba, Rugarama, Rugendabari, Ruhunde, Rusarabuge and Rwerere.

References

Burera District Wikipedia