Bukavu, South Kivu
Bukavu: city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
About
Quick Facts about Bukavu
| Population | 225,389 |
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo, Belgian Congo, Congo Free State, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| State | South Kivu (Democratic Republic of the Congo) |
| Area | 60 km2 |
| Official name | Bukavu, Costermansville, Букаву, Costermansstad, Костерманвиль |
| Latitude & Longitude | -2.5083,28.8608 |
| Altitude | 4,915 feet / 1498 meters |
| Capital city | Bukavu is capital of South Kivu |
| Establishment | January 01, 1901 (125 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Central Africa Time |
| Local time | 03:43:19 (13th May 2026) |
Geography
Bukavu is located at 2°30'30"S 28°51'39"E (-2.5083333, 28.8608333).
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Costermansstad, Costermansville, Букаву