Cities in Burundi
The most important cities in Burundi at a glance – from the bustling metropolis to the charming small town. Each city links to a detailed page with map, attractions and travel tips.
Bujumbura
Burundi's largest city and the country's main port on Lake Tanganyika.
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Gitega
Burundi's political capital in the central highlands.
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Rutana
A southeastern city that supports farming communities across the region.
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Rumonge
A lakeside city on the shores of Lake Tanganyika.
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Ngozi
A major northern city with a strong role in education and commerce.
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Muramvya
A central Burundi town with historical weight and a strong rural setting.
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Kayanza
A highland city in northern Burundi surrounded by tea and coffee country.
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Bururi
A southern Burundi city set in a cooler upland area.
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Karuzi
Karuzi is a central-eastern Burundi town with a strong rural profile.
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Saga Beach
Saga Beach is the most popular sandy beach on Lake Tanganyika near Bujumbura, offering a vibrant spot for relaxation and dining.
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Muyinga
A regional city in northeastern Burundi.
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Nyanza-Lac
Nyanza-Lac is a lakeside town in southern Burundi.
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Rusizi National Park
A diverse national park near Bujumbura, famous for its hippos, crocodiles, and abundant bird species along the Rusizi River.
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Mwaro
Mwaro is a central Burundi town with a mostly rural character.
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Cankuzo
Cankuzo is an eastern Burundi town and provincial center.
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Mabanda
Mabanda is a southern Burundi town near the Tanzanian side of the country.
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Kirundo
A northern city near the Rwandan frontier.
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Ruyigi
Ruyigi is a major eastern city in Burundi.
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Cibitoke
Cibitoke is a western Burundi provincial center near the border zone.
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Makamba
A southern city close to the Tanzanian border.
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Gashikanwa
Gashikanwa is a northern Burundi local center with a mostly rural setting.
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Bubanza
A western Burundi city in the Imbo plain.
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Lake Rwihinda Nature Reserve
A vital wetland reserve in northern Burundi, commonly known as the 'Bird Lake', sheltering migratory bird species.
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Gatumba
Gatumba sits near the Ruzizi plain outside Bujumbura.
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Kibira National Park
A dense montane rainforest in northwestern Burundi, serving as a vital habitat for primates and numerous bird species.
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Minago
Minago is a rural town in southern Burundi.
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Kobero
Kobero is a border-side town in northeastern Burundi.
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Giheta
A town west of Gitega, known for its artisans and cultural sites.
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Rango
Rango is a small Burundi town with a strong rural base.
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Rutovu
Rutovu is a southern highland town in Burundi.
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Bugarama
Bugarama is a small Burundian town with a regional rural function.
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Matana
Matana is a southern highland town in Burundi.
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Songa
Songa is a southern Burundi commune with an agricultural character.
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Isale
A town in Bujumbura Rural Province, located in the fertile mountains above the capital.
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Kayokwe
A town in Mwaro Province, a local hub for agriculture.
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Muhanga
Muhanga is a Burundian local center in a mostly agricultural setting.
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Busoni
A town in the north of Kirundo Province, in a lake-rich and fertile landscape.
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Ndava
Ndava is a small inland locality in Burundi with a quiet rural setting.
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Gatara
A town in the western part of Kayanza Province, in a mountainous landscape.
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Vyanda
A town in the south of Bururi Province, near the Vyanda Forest Reserve.
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Gisozi
A town in Mwaro Province, known for its scenic beauty in the highlands.
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Mugamba
A town in the northern part of Bururi Province, in a cool mountainous region.
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Mutaho
A town in the north of Gitega Province, known for its agricultural production.
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Bisoro
A town in Mwaro Province, known for its rural trade and markets.
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Butaganzwa
A town in Kayanza Province, in the heart of the fertile northern highlands.
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Itaba
A town in the southeast of Gitega Province, in the heart of the central region.
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What are the largest cities in Burundi?
This page lists the most important cities by population – each with its own detail page, map and attractions.
How do I find attractions per city?
Click a city – the detail page lists the top attractions, a map and travel tips.