Kirundo Province facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kirundo Province
Province
Country	Burundi
Capital	Kirundo
Area
• Total	1,703.34 km2 (657.66 sq mi)
Area rank	Ranked 8th
Population  (2008 census)
• Total	628,256
• Density	368.8377/km2 (955.285/sq mi)

Kirundo Province is one of the 18 provinces in Burundi, a country in East Africa. Its capital city is also called Kirundo. The province is led by a governor, who helps manage the area. As of the 2008 census, about 628,256 people lived in Kirundo Province.

Discover Kirundo's Lakes

Kirundo Province is known for its beautiful natural features. It is home to three large lakes:

• Lake Cohoha
• Lake Rweru
• Rwihinda

These lakes are important for the local environment and the people who live nearby.

How Kirundo is Organized

To help manage the province, Kirundo is divided into smaller areas called communes. Think of communes like smaller districts within the province. Each commune has its own local administration.

Here are the communes that make up Kirundo Province:

• Commune of Bugabira
• Commune of Busoni
• Commune of Bwambarangwe
• Commune of Gitobe
• Commune of Kirundo
• Commune of Ntega
• Commune of Vumbi