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Ngozi, Burundi

Ngozi · Burundi

Ngozi is a mid-size city in Ngozi, Burundi with a population of 61,716. Elevation: 5,984 ft (1,824 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

61,716 Population 194/sq mi density
5,984 ft Elevation 1,824 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
48.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Bujumbura Timezone

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About Ngozi

Ngozi

Ngozi is a popular feminine name of Igbo origin that means "blessing". While the name is normally standalone, it can be short for Ngozichukwu. It also lends itself to place names in Africa, independent of the Igbo meaning.

People

Population61,716
Density194/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain48.8 in/yr
Sunny Days247/yr
Elevation5,984 ft (1,824 m)
Population61,716
Population Density194 / sq mi
Elevation5,984 ft (1,824 m)
Coordinates-2.9075°, 29.8306°
TimezoneAfrica/Bujumbura
Country🇧🇮 Burundi
State / ProvinceNgozi
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation48.8 inches (1,240 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ngozi

Ngozi is a mid-size city in Burundi (Ngozi) with a population of 61,716. The city sits at an elevation of 5,984 feet (1,824 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Bujumbura.

Climate in Ngozi

Ngozi has an average annual temperature of 19.2°C (67°F). The hottest month is Sep (20.6°C), the coldest is Jul (17.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1821 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.4°C / 67°F 13.5° / 26° 191.7
Feb 19.8°C / 68°F 14° / 26.7° 176.1
Mar 19.8°C / 68°F 13.9° / 27° 197.2
Apr 19.3°C / 67°F 14° / 25.9° 206.7
May 18.7°C / 66°F 12.1° / 25.3° 77.7
Jun 17.5°C / 64°F 10.2° / 25° 18.7
Jul 17.5°C / 63°F 9.3° / 26.2° 15.0
Aug 19.1°C / 66°F 10.4° / 28° 70.5
Sep 20.6°C / 69°F 12.4° / 29.4° 79.7
Oct 20.3°C / 69°F 13° / 28.2° 162.8
Nov 19.4°C / 67°F 13.8° / 27.1° 387.0
Dec 19.4°C / 67°F 13.5° / 25.9° 237.7
Ngozi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,984 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average66.4°F
23% above Burundi avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,984 ft (1,824 m)
Area318.1 sq mi (823.8 km²)
Population Density194/sq mi
Coordinates-2.9075°N, 29.8306°W
TimezoneAfrica/Bujumbura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.8"
28% above Burundi avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.87"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

82 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2.

Oct 24, 2002 34 km SW of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo M6.2 146 km
Feb 3, 2008 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.9 124 km
Aug 7, 2015 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.8 134 km
Aug 7, 2015 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.5 133 km
Feb 14, 2008 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.3 116 km
Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 62 km
Jul 28, 2025 33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi M5.2 113 km
Sep 18, 1990 10 km SSE of Rumonge, Burundi M5.0 134 km
Oct 24, 2002 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M5.0 135 km
Sep 15, 2017 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 116 km
Feb 3, 2008 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.0 111 km
Feb 3, 2008 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.9 116 km
Sep 28, 1993 21 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 143 km
Mar 9, 1994 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.8 123 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi M4.8 146 km
Sep 23, 2016 24 km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.8 90 km
Apr 5, 2003 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi M4.8 79 km
Aug 11, 1993 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi M4.8 87 km
Oct 24, 2002 41 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M4.8 137 km
Feb 3, 2008 8 km ESE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.8 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karisimbi (162 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 162 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 166 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 167 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 170 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 4.8 in
February 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in
March 66°F (19°C) 5.9 in
April 66°F (19°C) 7.9 in Wettest
May 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in Coldest
July 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in Warmest
October 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in
November 66°F (19°C) 6.3 in
December 67°F (19°C) 5.7 in

Ngozi has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 66°F in June to 68°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.9") and July the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Ngozi

Institution Type Founded Website
College don Bosco College - ,
Grand Séminaire de Burasira University - ,
Universitè de Ngozi University - ,

Schools in Ngozi

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Don Bosco - - - -
Ishule - - - -
Ishule - - - -
Petit Seminaire Saint Joseph - - - -
Ishule - - - -
Ishule - - - -
Lycée Busiga - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ngozi

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO MARIA BURUNDI catholic, catholic radio MP3 64 kbps

Farmers Markets in Ngozi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Isoko

Hotels in Ngozi

47 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AGAPE HOTEL
ALLELUA HOTEL
ANGELUS HOTEL
Belvedere
BEVELVEDER HOTEL
BUNTU HOTEL
CAMUGANI HOTEL
ÉDEN
EDEN HOTEL
GANZA HOTEL
GASTHOF FREUDENECHE
GLORIA HOTEL
GOLD MOTEL
Haleluya Hotel & Restaurant
HOTE LE GRION
HOTEL DES PLATEAUX
HOTEL DU ROND POINT
IMPERIAL GUEST HOUSE
INNOVA 2
INNOVA HOTEL
ISANGE HOTEL
ISANGE HOTEL 2
JUSTE HOTEL
KIGOBE HOTEL
LA REINE DE NGOZI HOTEL
LA RESIDENCE HOTEL
LAWRENCE HOTEL
LE CHATEL HOTEL
LODGIS AMICISIA
MAISON JAUNE
MAISON REGIONALE GH
MALVELUS HOTEL
MASHITSI HOTEL
NEW ARABICA
NIWAKALI HOTEL
PROCURE D'ACCUEIL
RUHUKA HOTEL
SAFARI HOTEL
SALVANI HOTEL
SANGWE GUEST HOUSE
SANGWE HOTEL
SANTA MARIA HOTEL
SHALOM HOTEL
SOKOJET HOTEL
STAR HOTEL
VERO MOTEL
WINNERS HOTEL

Gas Stations in Ngozi

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BI #1719042125

Banks in Ngozi

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BGF Ngozi

Airports Near Ngozi

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International AirportBJMLarge Airport
Gitega AirportGIDMedium Airport
Butare AirportBTQSmall Airport
Gako Airport-Small Airport
Kirundo AirportKRESmall Airport
Mwumba Airport-Small Airport
Nemba Airport-Small Airport
Ruyigi Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ngozi

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cathedrale de Ngozi
Isengero

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Bujumbura
Elevation
1,820 m (5,971 ft)

🇧🇮 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 Ngozi

What is the population of Ngozi?

Ngozi has a population of 61,716 residents and is located in Burundi. The population density is 194 people per square mile, spread across 318.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ngozi?

Ngozi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.8 inches.

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