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Gatumba, Burundi
Bujumbura Rural · Burundi
Gatumba is a small city in Bujumbura Rural, Burundi with a population of 18,104. Elevation: 2,559 ft (780 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
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About Gatumba
Gatumba is a village in western Burundi, near the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The place is known for a massacre that took place at Gatumba refugee camp connected to the village.
People
Climate
| Population | 18,104 |
| Population Density | 35 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,559 ft (780 m) |
| Coordinates | -3.3333°, 29.2500° |
| Timezone | Africa/Bujumbura |
| Country | 🇧🇮 Burundi |
| State / Province | Bujumbura Rural |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 98.9 inches (2,511 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Gatumba
Gatumba is a small city in Burundi (Bujumbura Rural) with a population of 18,104. The city sits at an elevation of 2,559 feet (780 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 98.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Bujumbura.
Climate in Gatumba
Gatumba has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 848 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above Burundi avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 350 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,559 ft (780 m) |
| Area | 512.1 sq mi (1,326.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.3333°N, 29.2500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Bujumbura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 4.5 in |
Gatumba has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 61°F in January to 79°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.2").
Schools in Gatumba
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lycée Municipale de Gatumba | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Primaire Gatumba IV et VII | — | — | — | — |
| Centre D'Enseignement Professionnel Polyvalent | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Primaire Gatumba I | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Primaire Gatumba V | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Primaire Gatumba III | — | — | — | — |
| College Delta de Gatumba | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Primaire Warubondo | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Primaire Mushasha I et II | — | — | — | — |
| Groupe Scolaire Maendeleo | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Gatumba
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RADIO MARIA BURUNDI | catholic, catholic radio | MP3 64 kbps |
Museums in Gatumba
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associaton d'Appui Animal |
Libraries in Gatumba
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN CORNER KININDO | 0.0 | |||||
| AMERICAN CORNER KININDO | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gatumba
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancien Marche centrale de Bujumbura | |||||
| Ancien Marche centrale de Bujumbura | |||||
| Burundi Garden (Jewlery) | |||||
| Burundi Garden (Jewlery) | |||||
| Chez Natalie | |||||
| Chez Natalie | |||||
| GISYO MARKET | |||||
| Isoko Gatumba | |||||
| Isoko Ruzizi | |||||
| KANYOSHA MARKET | |||||
| Maché Sion | |||||
| Maché Sion | |||||
| Marché Cibitoke | |||||
| Marché Cibitoke | |||||
| Marché COTEBU | |||||
| Marché COTEBU | |||||
| Marché de Buterere I | |||||
| Marché de Buterere I | |||||
| Marché de Buterere II | |||||
| Marché de Buterere II | |||||
| Marché de Buyenzi | |||||
| Marché de Kamenge | |||||
| Marché de Kamenge | |||||
| Marché de Kinindo | |||||
| Marché de Kinindo | |||||
| Marché Jabe | |||||
| Marché Jabe | |||||
| Marché Kamenge | |||||
| Marché Kamenge | |||||
| Marché Kinama | |||||
| Marché Kinama | |||||
| Marché Musaga | |||||
| Marché Musaga | |||||
| Marché Ngagara | |||||
| Marché Ngagara |
Hotels in Gatumba
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gatumba
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Gatumba
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Gatumba
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gatumba
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Gatumba
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brarudi |
Stadiums & Teams in Gatumba
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Stade Intwari | ||
| STADE OLIMPIQUE |
Airports Near Gatumba
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport | BJM | Large Airport |
| Gitega Airport | GID | Medium Airport |
| Bulongo Kigogo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Butare Airport | BTQ | Small Airport |
| Mwumba Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Gatumba
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bureau Postal de Gatumba |
Treatment Centers in Gatumba
6 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clinic Rutasoka | ||
| Clinic Van Norman | ||
| clinique | ||
| Health facility | ||
| Medicare Clinic | ||
| TPO Foundation Mental Health Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gatumba
26 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Adventist Church | |
| C.E.M.C.I. | |
| Communaute des Eglises du Réveil de Philadelphie au Burundi | |
| East African Churh | |
| Eglise anglicane | |
| Eglise anglicane | |
| Eglise Assemblies of God Fellowship de Gatumba | |
| Eglise des Vrais Croyants | |
| Eglise du Bon Berger | |
| Eglise Emmanuel | |
| Eglise EPVA | |
| Eglise Fecabu de Gatumba | |
| Eglise Gihuhusi | |
| Eglise Grâce de Dieu | |
| Eglise Minevam | |
| Eglise Pentecôte de Gatumba | |
| Eglise Pentecôte de Muyange II | |
| Eglise Protestante Méthodiste Unie | |
| Eglise Protestante Réformée | |
| Eglise Trinité Internationale |
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What is the population of Gatumba?
Gatumba has a population of 18,104 residents and is located in Burundi. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 512.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gatumba?
Gatumba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 350 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 98.9 inches.