Gatumba Population 2026

Gatumba has a population of 18,104, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇧🇮 Burundi, located in Bujumbura Rural. Roughly 0.1% of Burundi's population lives here. It is about 42× smaller than Bujumbura, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,104

Rank in Burundi

#12

Coordinates

3.33°S, 29.25°E

~780 m elevation · Africa/Bujumbura

Distance to capital (Gitega)

76 km

47 miles, straight line

Cities near Gatumba

Bujumbura769,317 people · ~13 km away
Mpanda58,913 people · ~25 km away
Bubanza30,996 people · ~32 km away
Cibitoke36,959 people · ~52 km away
Kayanza33,682 people · ~62 km away
Rumonge55,599 people · ~74 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gatumba?

Gatumba has a population of 18,104 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Burundi.

What region is Gatumba in?

Gatumba is located in Bujumbura Rural, Burundi.

Is Gatumba the capital of Burundi?

No, the capital of Burundi is Gitega, about 76 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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