Rumonge Population 2026

Rumonge has a population of 55,599, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇧🇮 Burundi, located in Rumonge. Roughly 0.4% of Burundi's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Bujumbura, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

55,599

Rank in Burundi

Coordinates

3.97°S, 29.44°E

~790 m elevation · Africa/Bujumbura

Distance to capital (Gitega)

81 km

50 miles, straight line

Cities near Rumonge

Vyanda29,685 people · ~23 km away
Bujumbura769,317 people · ~66 km away
Gatumba18,104 people · ~74 km away
Gitega64,904 people · ~81 km away
Mpanda58,913 people · ~89 km away
Bubanza30,996 people · ~99 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Rumonge?

Rumonge has a population of 55,599 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Burundi.

What region is Rumonge in?

Rumonge is located in Rumonge, Burundi.

Is Rumonge the capital of Burundi?

No, the capital of Burundi is Gitega, about 81 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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