Karusi Population 2026

Karusi has a population of 15,964, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇧🇮 Burundi, located in Gitega. Roughly 0.1% of Burundi's population lives here. It is about 48× smaller than Bujumbura, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,964

Rank in Burundi

#13

Coordinates

3.10°S, 30.16°E

~1,627 m elevation · Africa/Bujumbura

Distance to capital (Gitega)

45 km

28 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gitega

City	Population	Rank in Burundi
Gitega	64,904	#2
Zanandore	27,867	#11

Cities near Karusi

Zanandore27,867 people · ~18 km away
Ngozi61,716 people · ~43 km away
Gitega64,904 people · ~45 km away
Cendajuru32,458 people · ~53 km away
Kirundo15,511 people · ~58 km away
Kayanza33,682 people · ~63 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Karusi?

Karusi has a population of 15,964 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Burundi.

What region is Karusi in?

Karusi is located in Gitega, Burundi.

Is Karusi the capital of Burundi?

No, the capital of Burundi is Gitega, about 45 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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