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Makamba, Burundi
Makamba · Burundi
Makamba is a small city in Makamba, Burundi with a population of 14,539. Elevation: 4,843 ft (1,476 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Makamba
The commune of Makamba is a commune of Makamba Province in southern Burundi. The capital lies at Makamba. In 2007, DGHER electrified one rural village in the commune.
People
Climate
| Population | 14,539 |
| Population Density | 46 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,843 ft (1,476 m) |
| Coordinates | -4.1348°, 29.8040° |
| Timezone | Africa/Bujumbura |
| Country | 🇧🇮 Burundi |
| State / Province | Makamba |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.4 inches (1,381 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Makamba
Makamba is a small city in Burundi (Makamba) with a population of 14,539. The city sits at an elevation of 4,843 feet (1,476 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Bujumbura.
Climate in Makamba
Makamba has an average annual temperature of 20.5°C (69°F). The hottest month is Oct (22.2°C), the coldest is Jul (18.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1615 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above Burundi avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,843 ft (1,476 m) |
| Area | 317.7 sq mi (822.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.1348°N, 29.8040°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Bujumbura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 6.9 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 7.6 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 6.6 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 7.6 in |
Makamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 62°F in July to 66°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.8") and July the driest (0.1").
Schools in Makamba
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishule | - | - | - | - |
| Ishule | - | - | - | - |
| Iscule | - | - | - | - |
| Ishule | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Makamba
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isoko |
Hotels in Makamba
24 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Makamba
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Makamba
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gitega Airport | GID | Medium Airport |
| Gihohi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kasulu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ruyigi Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Makamba?
Makamba has a population of 14,539 residents and is located in Burundi. The population density is 46 people per square mile, spread across 317.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Makamba?
Makamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.4 inches.