The Mugamba natural region is a natural region of Burundi . It extends along the ridge that divides the Congo watershed from the Nile watershed, and contains the highest peaks in the country.
7-507: Mugamba may refer to: Mugamba natural region , is a natural region of Burundi in the Bururi Province or Burundi Commune of Mugamba , a commune in the Bururi Province or Burundi Mugamba, Buriri , a town in the Commune of Mugamba Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
14-451: A significant annual rainy cycle (between 1300 and 2300 mm /year) with a peak in precipitation observed in September. Historic populations in this area have created shelters to protect themselves from the relatively low temperatures and high precipitation of this area. The rugo , or traditional Burundian house or housing complex, of this area includes dwellings of all the members of
21-403: Is surrounded by two large enclosures demarcating the front courtyard ("urugo") and the rear courtyard ("ikigo"). The forecourt ("ikirugu") serves as a livestock park. A hearth ("igicaniro") placed in the center protects these animals against flies. Next to it, there is a pole ("icishinzo") traditionally placed there for cows to rub against. In each enclosure, there are smaller dwellings. This site
28-561: The geological particularity of being a sharing zone of the hydrographic basins of the two largest rivers in Africa: the Congo and the Nile. The Congo-Nile ridge is now almost entirely covered by artificial afforestation which has replaced the original cover. This region is characterized by high relief (2,300 m on average) and annual temperatures between 14° and 17 °C . The mountainous area experiences
35-417: The same family, and is surrounded by a bamboo fence. The dimension of the house is determined by the size of a person lengthened on the ground, extending their right hand outward. A stake having to be used for the tracing of the diameter of the house is then fixed at the end of the finger (the major one). This dimension is function of the social status and the needs for the owner. The round-shaped main house
42-517: The title Mugamba . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mugamba&oldid=1230439577 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Mugamba natural region The Mugamba ("Cow") region ( Région naturelle de Mugamba )
49-502: Was a region where livestock were the basis of the economy. The Mugamba region extends from north to south through the east of Cibitoke Province , the west of Kayanza Province and Muramvya Province , the east of Bujumbura Province , the west of Mwaro Province and the north of Bururi Province . Mugamba contains the highest peaks of the country: Heha at 2,670 metres (8,760 ft), Teza at 2,655 metres (8,711 ft) and Twinyoni at 2,652 metres (8,701 ft). The Mugamba region has
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