Bujumbura Rural Province
| Bujumbura Rural Province | |
|---|---|
| province | |
 | |
| Country |
 Burundi |
| Capital | Isale |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,319.12 km2 (509.32 sq mi) |
| Population (2008 census) | |
| • Total | 555,933 |
| • Density | 420/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
| [1] | |
| Time zone | CAT (UTC+2) |
Bujumbura Rural Province is one of the 18 provinces of Burundi. Former President of Burundi Cyprien Ntaryamira was born here.
The province surrounds the national capital Bujumbura. The provincial capital is Isale.[2]
Communes
Bujumbura Rural Province administers nine communes:[2]
- Commune of Isale
- Commune of Kabezi
- Commune of Kanyosha
- Commune of Mubimbi
- Commune of Mugongomanga
- Commune of Mukike
- Commune of Mutambu
- Commune of Mutimbuzi
- Commune of Nyabiraba
References
- ↑ Law, Gwillim. "Provinces of Burundi". Statoids. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- 1 2 Nkurunziza, Pierre (26 March 2015). "LOI No 1/10 DU 26 MARS 2015 PORTANT CREATION DE LA PROVINCE DU RUMONGE ET DELIMITATION DES PROVINCES DE BUJUMBURA, BURURI ET RUMONGE" (PDF). Presidential Cabinet, Republic of Burundi. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
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Coordinates: 3°22′44″S 29°25′36″E / 3.37889°S 29.42667°E
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