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Bujumbura
City in Bujumbura Mairie, Burundi
Overview
Bujumbura, Burundi's largest city, sits on the shores of scenic Lake Tanganyika, combining lively markets, colonial architecture, and a relaxed lakeside charm. The city is the nation's economic and cultural hub, offering a unique blend of local and international influences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Burundi
Province
Bujumbura Mairie
Population
658,859
Time Zone
Africa/Bujumbura
Coordinates
-3.38°, 29.36°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
25
Monthly Cost
$895
Local Cost
$370
Local Income
$120
Cashless
15
English
25
Temperature
21.1°C
Summer Avg
21.2°C
Winter Avg
20.2°C
Record High
31.5°C
Record Low
11.5°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
1806 mm
Internet Speed
16 Mbps
Upload
7 Mbps
Latency
94 ms
City Vibrancy
35
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
19
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BJM
Distance
8 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 17 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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