Categories in Kirundo
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kirundo
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Hotels and motels | 6 |
Kirundo Facts
| Area | 164.9 km² |
| Population | 135,825 |
| Male Population | 66,453 (48.9%) |
| Female Population | 69,372 (51.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +180.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +64.8% |
| Median Age | 16.7 years (Male: 16.8, Female: 16.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $573 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -2.58450, 30.09590 |
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Kirundo Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 48,448 | 70,906 | 82,403 | 126,734 | 135,825 | 153,910 | 173,492 |
| Population Density | 293.7 / km² | 429.9 / km² | 499.6 / km² | 768.4 / km² | 823.5 / km² | 933.1 / km² | 1,051.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridKirundo Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 64.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirundo | +180.4% | +91.6% | +64.8% |
| Kirundo Province | — | — | — |
| Burundi | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kirundo Median Age
Median Age: 16.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirundo | 16.7 yrs | 16.6 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
| Kirundo Province | 16.1 yrs | 16.1 yrs | 16.1 yrs |
| Burundi | 17.1 yrs | 16.9 yrs | 17.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Kirundo Population Density
Population Density: 824 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirundo | 135,825 | 164.9 km² | 824 / km² |
| Kirundo Province | 862,887 | 1,691.5 km² | 510 / km² |
| Burundi | 11.2 million | 26,825.9 km² | 416 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kirundo Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 900 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Kirundo Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $688 | $564 | $566 | $542 | $618 | $687 | $546 | $573 |
| Total GDP | $53.1M | $47.4M | $49.4M | $54.5M | $74.5M | $95.8M | $85.6M | $94.5M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Kirundo CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirundo | 8,724 tn | 0.06 tn | 52.9 tons/km² |
| Kirundo Province | 55,497 tn | 0.06 tn | 32.8 tons/km² |
| Burundi | 724,365 tn | 0.06 tn | 27 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Kirundo CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 8,724 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.06 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 52.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/2/18 | 11:55 PM | 4.3 | 84.4 km | 10,000 m | 11km NE of Bubanza, Burundi | usgs.gov |
| 9/25/10 | 6:15 AM | 3.8 | 99.9 km | 10,000 m | Burundi | usgs.gov |
| 3/25/09 | 5:03 AM | 4 | 65.4 km | 10,000 m | Rwanda | usgs.gov |
| 4/8/06 | 2:22 AM | 4.2 | 57.4 km | 3,400 m | Rwanda | usgs.gov |
| 5/16/04 | 11:21 AM | 4.7 | 74.7 km | 10,000 m | Burundi | usgs.gov |
| 3/20/03 | 6:15 AM | 5.2 | 62.4 km | 10,000 m | Rwanda | usgs.gov |
| 1/19/02 | 5:09 PM | 4.6 | 92.3 km | 10,000 m | Rwanda | usgs.gov |
| 3/9/94 | 8:25 AM | 4.8 | 92.7 km | 33,000 m | Rwanda | usgs.gov |
| 2/18/74 | 9:59 AM | 4.6 | 99.7 km | 5,000 m | Burundi | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Kirundo
Kirundo is a city located in northern Burundi. It is the capital city of Kirundo Province. city is served by Kirundo Airport.
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