Cibitoke Population 2026

Cibitoke has a population of 36,959, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇧🇮 Burundi, located in Cibitoke. Roughly 0.3% of Burundi's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Bujumbura, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

36,959

Rank in Burundi

Coordinates

2.89°S, 29.12°E

~937 m elevation · Africa/Bujumbura

Distance to capital (Gitega)

107 km

66 miles, straight line

Cities near Cibitoke

Bubanza30,996 people · ~37 km away
Mpanda58,913 people · ~44 km away
Gatumba18,104 people · ~52 km away
Kayanza33,682 people · ~56 km away
Bujumbura769,317 people · ~61 km away
Ngozi61,716 people · ~78 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Cibitoke?

Cibitoke has a population of 36,959 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Burundi.

What region is Cibitoke in?

Cibitoke is located in Cibitoke, Burundi.

Is Cibitoke the capital of Burundi?

No, the capital of Burundi is Gitega, about 107 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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