Commune of Gihogazi
Commune in Karuzi Province, Burundi
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The commune of Gihogazi is a rural commune of Karuzi Province in central Burundi.[1] The capital is Gihogazi. According to the 2008 census, Gihogazi had a total population of 67,627, of which 48% was male, and a population density of 351 people per km2.[2] The total area of the commune amounts to 192.4 km2 (74 sq mi).[3]
Commune of Gihogazi | |
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  Commune of Gihogazi Location in Burundi | |
| Coordinates: 3°07′30″S 29°58′30″E | |
| Country |  Burundi |
| Province | Karuzi Province |
| Administrative center | Gihogazi |
| Area | |
• Total | 74.3 sq mi (192.4 km2) |
| Population (2008) | |
• Total | 67,627 |
| • Density | 910/sq mi (351/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) |
It consists of the following 21 collines:[4]
- Bihembe
- Bikingi
- Gasenyi
- Gasivya
- Gihogazi
- Kibezi
- Kivoga
- Kizingoma
- Mugero
- Mugogo
- Munanira
- Murago
- Mushikanwa
- Muzenga
- Nyamiyaga
- Ramba
- Ruganira
- Rusamaza
- Rutegama
- Ruyaga
- Taba
