Cankuzo, Burundi

Cankuzo · Burundi

Cankuzo is a small town in Cankuzo, Burundi with a population of 3,624. Elevation: 5,302 ft (1,616 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

3,624 Population 14/sq mi density
5,302 ft Elevation 1,616 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
42.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Bujumbura Timezone

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About Cankuzo

Cankuzo

Cankuzo is a city located in eastern Burundi. It is the capital city of Cankuzo Province.

People

Population3,624
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain42.9 in/yr
Elevation5,302 ft (1,616 m)
Population3,624
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation5,302 ft (1,616 m)
Coordinates-3.2186°, 30.5528°
TimezoneAfrica/Bujumbura
Country🇧🇮 Burundi
State / ProvinceCankuzo
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation42.9 inches (1,089 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cankuzo

Cankuzo is a small town in Burundi (Cankuzo) with a population of 3,624. The city sits at an elevation of 5,302 feet (1,616 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Bujumbura.

Cankuzo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,302 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above Burundi avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation5,302 ft (1,616 m)
Area267.5 sq mi (692.8 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates3.2186°S, 30.5528°E
TimezoneAfrica/Bujumbura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.9"
13% above Burundi avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.44"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2.

Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 142 km
Aug 11, 1993 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi M4.8 137 km
Apr 5, 2003 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi M4.8 99 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi M4.8 121 km
May 16, 2004 16 km WNW of Kayanza, Burundi M4.7 124 km
Feb 24, 2004 14 km SSW of Muramvya, Burundi M4.7 112 km
Apr 3, 2011 17 km SW of Mwaro, Burundi M4.7 115 km
Jan 4, 2025 19 km W of Bubanza, Burundi M4.5 149 km
Jan 24, 2021 18 km ESE of Bujumbura, Burundi M4.5 120 km
Feb 24, 2004 15 km S of Muramvya, Burundi M4.5 108 km
May 21, 2015 12 km S of Gitega, Burundi M4.4 79 km
Jun 18, 2017 57 km NE of Kasulu, Tanzania M4.4 113 km
Apr 8, 2006 4 km ENE of Nzega, Rwanda M4.2 135 km
Mar 25, 2009 4 km WNW of Nzega, Rwanda M4.0 142 km
Sep 25, 2010 11 km NE of Mwaro, Burundi M3.8 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 5.0 in
February 67°F (19°C) 4.8 in
March 66°F (19°C) 6.1 in
April 66°F (19°C) 7.4 in Wettest
May 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Coldest
July 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in Warmest
October 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
November 66°F (19°C) 5.4 in
December 66°F (19°C) 5.9 in

Cankuzo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 66°F in June to 68°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Cankuzo

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ishule - - - -
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Hotels in Cankuzo

17 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ABBIICE LODGE
AGERA CENTER HOTEL
BUHUMUZA LODGE
BUSERUKO HOTEL
CHEZ SANANIYE
DORADO HOTEL
GET UP HOTEL
HOTEL CENTRAL
HOTEL COME AGAIN
HOTEL DELTA
HOTEL LA RESIDENCE
ISANGE HOTEL
KABEZA MOTEL
KARORE HOTEL
Le bon air
SHIKA GUEST HOUSE
VYIZIGIRO HOTEL

Airports Near Cankuzo

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gitega AirportGIDMedium Airport
Kibondo Airport-Small Airport
Kifura Airstrip-Small Airport
Kirundo AirportKRESmall Airport
Mwumba Airport-Small Airport
Ngara Airport-Small Airport
Ruyigi Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cankuzo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Eglise méthodiste unie

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Bujumbura

🇧🇮 About Burundi

Capital Gitega
Population 11,175,378
Area 27,830 km²
GDP (USD) $3,430,949,250
GDP per capita $251
HDI 0.426
Life expectancy 63.7 years
Internet users 11.1%
Urban population 23.6%
Currency BIF (Franc)
Languages French, Kirundi
Calling code +257
TLD .bi
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cankuzo

What is the population of Cankuzo?

Cankuzo has a population of 3,624 residents and is located in Burundi. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 267.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cankuzo?

Cankuzo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 42.9 inches.

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