It is found in southern province and its administrative centre is located in the city of Muhanga (former[2] Gitarama).

It is subdivided into twelve (12) sectors, sixty three (63) cells and three hundred and thirty one (331) villages (Imidugudu).

The Economy of Muhanga District is also based on Agriculture of coffee, rice, cassava, vegetables and cereals.

The district lies in the geographic centre of Rwanda, and contains three major radial roads leading to Kigali to the east, Butare to the south and Kibuye on the shores of Lake Kivu to the west.

A fourth road leads north to Gisenyi, also on the eastern shores of Lake Kivu and to Ruhengeri in the foothills of the Virunga Mountains.