Bujumbura Population 2026

Bujumbura has a population of 769,317, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇧🇮 Burundi, located in Bujumbura Mairie. Roughly 5.2% of Burundi's population lives here.

Location of Bujumbura (capital Gitega shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

769,317

Rank in Burundi

Coordinates

3.38°S, 29.36°E

~807 m elevation · Africa/Bujumbura

Distance to capital (Gitega)

63 km

39 miles, straight line

Cities near Bujumbura

Gatumba18,104 people · ~13 km away
Mpanda58,913 people · ~24 km away
Bubanza30,996 people · ~34 km away
Kayanza33,682 people · ~59 km away
Cibitoke36,959 people · ~61 km away
Gitega64,904 people · ~63 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bujumbura?

Bujumbura has a population of 769,317 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Burundi.

What region is Bujumbura in?

Bujumbura is located in Bujumbura Mairie, Burundi.

Is Bujumbura the capital of Burundi?

No, the capital of Burundi is Gitega, about 63 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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