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Cibitoke, Burundi
Cibitoke · Burundi
Cibitoke is a mid-size city in Cibitoke, Burundi with a population of 36,959. Elevation: 3,074 ft (937 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Cibitoke
Cibitoke is a city located in northwestern Burundi, near the border of Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is the capital of the Cibitoke Province.
People
Climate
| Population | 36,959 |
| Population Density | 5,784 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,074 ft (937 m) |
| Coordinates | -2.8869°, 29.1248° |
| Timezone | Africa/Bujumbura |
| Country | 🇧🇮 Burundi |
| State / Province | Cibitoke |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.4 inches (1,026 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cibitoke
Cibitoke is a mid-size city in Burundi (Cibitoke) with a population of 36,959. The city sits at an elevation of 3,074 feet (937 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Bujumbura.
Climate in Cibitoke
Cibitoke has an average annual temperature of 20.6°C (69°F). The hottest month is Sep (22°C), the coldest is Jun (19.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1798 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.8°F |
| 37% above Burundi avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,074 ft (937 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,784/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.8869°N, 29.1248°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Bujumbura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyiragongo (153 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 153 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 158 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 164 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 165 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in |
Cibitoke has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 73°F in June to 75°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (0.3").
Radio Stations near Cibitoke
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RADIO MARIA BURUNDI | catholic, catholic radio | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Okapi (CD) | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Svein (CD) | radio comunitaria | MP3 128 kbps |
Farmers Markets in Cibitoke
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bugarama Market | |||||
| Bugarama Site | |||||
| Rubyiro Site |
Hotels in Cibitoke
15 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Cibitoke
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Cibitoke
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport | BJM | Large Airport |
| Bukavu Kavumu Airport | BKY | Medium Airport |
| Kamembe Airport | KME | Medium Airport |
| Bulongo Kigogo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Butare Airport | BTQ | Small Airport |
| Mwumba Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Cibitoke?
Cibitoke has a population of 36,959 residents and is located in Burundi. The population density is 5,784 people per square mile, spread across 6.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cibitoke?
Cibitoke has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.4 inches.