Kayanza Population 2026

Kayanza has a population of 33,682, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇧🇮 Burundi, located in Kayanza. Roughly 0.2% of Burundi's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Bujumbura, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

33,682

Rank in Burundi

Coordinates

2.92°S, 29.63°E

~1,918 m elevation · Africa/Bujumbura

Distance to capital (Gitega)

65 km

40 miles, straight line

Cities near Kayanza

Ngozi61,716 people · ~22 km away
Bubanza30,996 people · ~32 km away
Mpanda58,913 people · ~37 km away
Cibitoke36,959 people · ~56 km away
Bujumbura769,317 people · ~59 km away
Gatumba18,104 people · ~62 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kayanza?

Kayanza has a population of 33,682 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Burundi.

What region is Kayanza in?

Kayanza is located in Kayanza, Burundi.

Is Kayanza the capital of Burundi?

No, the capital of Burundi is Gitega, about 65 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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