Bujumbura, Bujumbura Mairie

Bujumbura: Located on the northeastern shore of Lake Tanganyika, this is Burundi's largest city and former capital.

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Quick Facts about Bujumbura

Population 658,859
Country Burundi
State Bujumbura Mairie (Burundi)
Area 86.54 km2
Official name Usumbura, Bujumbura
Latitude & Longitude -3.3819,29.3614
Altitude 2,539 feet / 774 meters
Capital city Bujumbura is capital of Usumbura District, Ruanda-Urundi, Bujumbura Mairie Province, Kingdom of Burundi, Burundi
Establishment January 01, 1871 (155 years ago)
Time Zone UTC+02:00
Local time 08:52:25 (21st April 2026)
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Geography

Bujumbura is located at 3°22'55"S 29°21'41"E (-3.3819300, 29.3614200).

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2008 497,166 - census
2014 658,859 24.54% census
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