Republic of Burundi
Burundi
BI Capital: Gitega 3.428° S, 29.925° E
Overview
Burundi, officially the Republic of Burundi, is a landlocked country in East Africa. It is located in the Great Rift Valley at the junction between the African Great Lakes region and southeastern Africa, with a population of over 14 million people. It is bordered by Rwanda to the north, Tanzania to the east and southeast, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west; Lake Tanganyika lies along its southwestern border. The political capital city is Gitega and the economic capital and largest city is Bujumbura.
Source: Wikipedia
Quick facts
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Capital
- Gitega
- Currency
- Burundian franc (BIF, Fr)
- Languages
- French, Kirundi
- Population
- 11,175,378
- Area
- 27,830 km²
- Calling code
- +257
- Time zones
- UTC+02:00
- Drives on the
- Right
- Internet domain
- .bi
- People are called
- Burundian
Weather by month in Gitega
The warmest month is Sep with average highs of 27.6°C, and the coolest is Jun with average lows of 12.7°C. Most rain falls in Mar (about 223 mm).
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.4°C | 13.7°C | 120 mm | Warm |
| Feb | 25°C | 13.6°C | 90 mm | Warm |
| Mar | 24.4°C | 14.5°C | 223 mm | Warm |
| Apr | 22.9°C | 13.9°C | 184 mm | Warm |
| May | 22.7°C | 13.3°C | 120 mm | Warm |
| Jun | 24.5°C | 12.7°C | 11 mm | Warm |
| Jul | 25.4°C | 12.8°C | 3 mm | Warm |
| Aug | 25.9°C | 12.8°C | 13 mm | Warm |
| Sep | 27.6°C | 13.9°C | 9 mm | Warm |
| Oct | 26.8°C | 14.4°C | 124 mm | Warm |
| Nov | 24.8°C | 14°C | 118 mm | Warm |
| Dec | 24.2°C | 14°C | 154 mm | Warm |
Measured values for 2025. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com.
Important numbers
| International dialing code | +257 |
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Airlines & booking
Airlines based in Burundi
- City Connexion AirlinesG3
Where to book flights and hotels
History
Burundi originated in the 16th century as a small kingdom in the African Great Lakes region. After European contact, it was united with the Kingdom of Rwanda, becoming the colony of Ruanda-Urundi - first colonised by Germany and then by Belgium. The colony gained independence in 1962, and split once again into Rwanda and Burundi. It is one of the few countries in Africa to be a direct territorial continuation of a pre-colonial era African state.
Source: Wikipedia