Kimisagara is a sector (umurenge) in the Nyarugenge District of Kigali Province, Rwanda. It is located in the southwest part of the city of Kigali.

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Kimisagara
Location in Rwanda
Coordinates: 1°57′9″S 30°2′25″E
Country	Rwanda
Provinces	Kigali
Districts	Nyarugenge
Area
• Total	3.313 km2 (1.279 sq mi)
Population
• Total	56,534

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Its northern border is shaped by the Nyabugogo River.^[1]

In 2012, Its population was 46,753 inhabitants.

According to the 2022 census, the sector had a total population of 56,534 inhabitants. These are its Gender demographics:^[2]

• Males 28,905
• Females 27,629

The Rwanda Environment Management Authority hypothesised that the high male-to-female ratio was due to a tendency for men to migrate to the city in search of work outside the agricultural sector, while their wives remained in a rural home.^[3]

As of 2022 it had a 100% Urban rate. It is quite young with 31.8% of the population is under 15 and 67% of the population being younger than 65 and older than 15. Only 1.1% of the population is older than 64.^[4]

It is home to the Kimisagara Water Treatment Plant,^[5] The Kimisagara Youth Centre,^[6] and the Kimisagara Football for Hope Centre.^[7]

Nyarugenge district is divided into 10 sectors (imirenge): Gitega, Kanyinya, Kigali, Kimisagara, Mageragere, Muhima, Nyakabanda, Nyamirambo, Nyarugenge and Rwezamenyo.^[8]

The Kimisagara District is home to the Ecole Primaire Muganza, (Muganza Primary School).^[9]

Olivier Uwingabire, football defender for Kibuye FC.