Bujumbura Rural Province
Bujumbura Rural Province is one of the 18 provinces of Burundi. The capital city is Isale.[2]
Bujumbura Rural Province | |
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| Country |  Burundi |
| Capital | Isale |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,319.12 km2 (509.32 sq mi) |
| Population (2008 census) | |
| • Total | 555,933 |
| • Density | 420/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
The province surrounds the former national capital Bujumbura. In 2000, the province encompassing Bujumbura was separated into two provinces, Bujumbura Rural Province and Bunjumbura Mairie Province.[3]
Former President of Burundi Cyprien Ntaryamira was born here.
Communes
Bujumbura Rural Province has nine communes:[2]
- Commune of Isale
- Commune of Kabezi
- Commune of Kanyosha
- Commune of Mubimbi
- Commune of Mugongomanga
- Commune of Mukike
- Commune of Mutambu
- Commune of Mutimbuzi
- Commune of Nyabiraba
References
- Law, Gwillim. "Provinces of Burundi". Statoids. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- Nkurunziza, Pierre (26 March 2015). "LOI No 1/10 DU 26 MARS 2015 PORTANT CREATION DE LA PROVINCE DU RUMONGE ET DELIMITATION DES PROVINCES DE BUJUMBURA, BURURI ET RUMONGE" (PDF). Presidential Cabinet, Republic of Burundi. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
- Eggers, E., Historical Dictionary of Burundi, p. xlix.
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