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28-451: The surroundings around Rurata are a mosaic of farmland and natural vegetation. The area around Rurata is densely populated, with 411 inhabitants per square kilometer. A savannah climate prevails in the area. The average annual temperature in the area is 20 °C (68 °F). The warmest month is September, when the average temperature is 23 °C (73 °F), and the coldest is March, with 18 °C (64 °F). Average annual rainfall

56-413: A tropical savanna climate ( Köppen : Aw ) bordering on hot semi-arid ( BSh ). There are distinct wet and dry seasons ; the wet season being from October to April. Being close to the equator, average temperatures in the city vary little over the year, though they are affected by its altitude. The high temperature is around 29 °C (84 °F) and the low around 19 °C (66 °F). Bujumbura

84-458: A tropical savanna climate or a humid subtropical climate . These climates tend to have hot, or sometimes extremely hot, summers and warm to cool winters, with some to minimal precipitation. Hot semi-arid climates are most commonly found around the fringes of subtropical deserts. Hot semi-arid climates are most commonly found in Africa , Australia , and South Asia . In Australia, a large portion of

112-434: A location has a semi-arid climate, the precipitation threshold must first be determined. The method used to find the precipitation threshold (in millimeters): If the area's annual precipitation in millimeters is less than the threshold but more than half or 50% the threshold, it is classified as a BS (steppe, semi-desert, or semi-arid climate). Furthermore, to delineate hot semi-arid climates from cold semi-arid climates,

140-409: A mean annual temperature of 18 °C (64.4 °F) is used as an isotherm. A location with a BS -type climate is classified as hot semi-arid ( BSh ) if its mean temperature is above this isotherm, and cold semi-arid ( BSk ) if not. Hot semi-arid climates (type "BSh") tend to be located from the high teens to mid-30s latitudes of the tropics and subtropics , typically in proximity to regions with

168-465: Is 1,170 millimetres (46 in). The wettest month is March, with an average of 178 millimetres (7.0 in) of precipitation, and the driest is July, with 1 millimetre (0.039 in) of precipitation. In February 2014 the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock issued a call for international tenders for construction of a number of water works, including water supply works upstream of reservoir on arms of

196-791: Is a dry climate sub-type. It is located on regions that receive precipitation below potential evapotranspiration , but not as low as a desert climate . There are different kinds of semi-arid climates, depending on variables such as temperature, and they give rise to different biomes . A more precise definition is given by the Köppen climate classification , which treats steppe climates ( BSh and BSk ) as intermediates between desert climates (BW) and humid climates (A, C, D) in ecological characteristics and agricultural potential. Semi-arid climates tend to support short, thorny or scrubby vegetation and are usually dominated by either grasses or shrubs as they usually cannot support forests. To determine if

224-1094: Is also home to many basketball and tennis courts, as well as a multitude of indoor and outdoor swimming pools. The University of Burundi is in Bujumbura, as are Hope Africa University , Université Paix et Réconciliation, Université des Grands Lacs, Université du Lac Tanganyika , Ecole Normale Supérieure, Université Lumière de Bujumbura, Bujumbura International University (BIU), International University of Equator, International Leadership University of Bujumbura, Université Ntare Rugamba of Bujumbura, Université Sagesse d'Afrique de Bujumbura, Université Martin Luther King, Institut Supérieur de Développement de Bujumbura (ISD), Ecole Nationale d'Administration "ENA", Institut National de Santé Publique "INSP", Institut Supérieur de Gestion des Entreprises "ISGE", Institut Supérieur d'Ingénieurs et Cadres Techniciens en Génie Informatique, Télécommunications et Technologies Avancées "INITELEMATIQUE". International schools: The Bujumbura International Airport

252-401: Is governed by a community council and community administrator. It is further divided into three communes , or neighborhoods, each with its own council and council leader. Each of the three current communes were created from the 13 former communes (currently sub-communes), due to a 2014 reorganization, which in turn are further sub-divided into villages or zones: The Port of Bujumbura is

280-479: Is situated on the outskirts of the city. Public transport in Bujumbura mainly consists of taxis and mini-buses, locally known as the Hiace . Public transport vehicles are generally white and blue. Bujumbura's taxis are abundant all over the city, and are considered the safest form of transportation. There are taxi-motos (motorcycle taxis) and taxis-vélos (bicycle taxis), although they are only available in certain parts of

308-468: Is the economic capital, largest city and main port of Burundi . It ships most of the country's chief export, coffee , as well as cotton and tin ore. Bujumbura was formerly the country's political capital. In late December 2018, Burundian president Pierre Nkurunziza announced that he would follow through on a 2007 promise to return Gitega its former political capital status, with Bujumbura remaining as economical capital and center of commerce. A vote in

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336-724: The ABC Islands , the rain shadows of Hispaniola 's mountain ranges in the Dominican Republic and Haiti , parts of the Southwestern United States including California's Central Valley , and sections of South America such as the sertão , the Gran Chaco , and the poleward side of the arid deserts, where they typically feature a Mediterranean precipitation pattern, with generally rainless summers and wetter winters. They are also found in few areas of Europe surrounding

364-710: The Livingstone-Stanley Monument at Mugere (where David Livingstone and Henry Morton Stanley visited 14 days after their first historic meeting at Ujiji in Tanzania), the presidential palace and the source of the southernmost tributary of the Nile , described locally as the source of the Nile. Bujumbura was also home of the independent weekly radio programme Imagine Burundi , the country's first locally produced English-language programme that focused on stories about life in

392-586: The Mediterranean Basin . In Europe, BSh climates are predominantly found in southeastern Spain . It can also be found primarily in parts of south Greece but also in marginal areas of Thessaloniki and Chalkidiki in north Greece , most of Formentera , marginal areas of Ibiza and marginal areas of Italy in Sicily , Sardinia and Lampedusa . Cold semi-arid climates (type "BSk") tend to be located in elevated portions of temperate zones generally from

420-518: The Outback surrounding the central desert regions lies within the hot semi-arid climate region. In South Asia, both India and parts of Pakistan experience the seasonal effects of monsoons and feature short but well-defined wet seasons , but are not sufficiently wet overall to qualify as either a tropical savanna or a humid subtropical climate. Hot semi-arid climates can be also found in parts of North America , such as most of northern Mexico ,

448-676: The Parliament of Burundi made the change official on 16 January 2019, with all branches of government expected to move to Gitega within three years. Bujumbura grew from a small village after it became a military post in German East Africa in 1889. After World War I it was made the administrative center of the Belgian League of Nations mandate of Ruanda-Urundi . The name was changed from Usumbura to Bujumbura when Burundi became independent in 1962. Since independence, Bujumbura has been

476-779: The Senate of Burundi , who represented the Kirundo constituency, met leaders of the province in the capital of the Commune of Ntega . His audience included heads of provincial and municipal services, colline chiefs, leaders of the Sangwe cooperatives and religious leaders. Concerns raised by the audience included the need to repair the Rurata– Ntega road. Bujumbura Bujumbura ( French pronunciation: [buʒumbuʁa] ; Kinyarwanda pronunciation: [buʒuᵐbuɾa] ), formerly Usumbura ,

504-699: The Anglican Church of Burundi ( Anglican Communion ), Union of Baptist Churches in Burundi ( Baptist World Alliance ), and Assemblies of God . There are also Muslim mosques. Bujumbura's main attractions are its many museums, parks and monuments. Museums in the city include the Burundi Museum of Life and the Burundi Geological Museum . Other nearby attractions are the Rusizi National Park ,

532-523: The Rurata and other rivers. They called for tenders for construction of intake structures and regulators for the Rurata watercourse and others. In 2015 the RP64 Rurata-Ntega road was being rehabilitated by Paiosa, a Belgian Technical Cooperation program. In September 2018 it was reported that people were protesting about the way a bridge in the Rurata area was being rebuilt, more than three months after it

560-717: The city. For long-distance travel, locals prefer to take the many Hiace full-size vans, which travel regularly across Burundi. Bujumbura's main bus terminal is located by the Central Market. Bujumbura is also home to many clinics and the province's main hospitals: the Prince Regent Charles Hospital , the Roi Khaled Hospital , and Kamenge Military Hospital . Among the places of worship are predominantly Christian churches and temples: Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bujumbura ( Catholic Church ), Province of

588-504: The largest port on Lake Tanganyika. Burundi depends on neighboring countries for access to the ocean. Goods may be carried by road via Rwanda, or by the lake and then by road or rail via Tanzania, Congo or Zambia. 80% of Burundi's external trade is carried via the last three routes, using the Port of Bujumbura. The port manages receipt and delivery of exports and imports, whether carried by ship or by truck. As of 2011 more than 90% of cargo handled

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616-525: The mid-30s to low 50s latitudes, typically bordering a humid continental climate or a Mediterranean climate . They are also typically found in continental interiors some distance from large bodies of water. Cold semi-arid climates usually feature warm to hot dry summers, though their summers are typically not quite as hot as those of hot semi-arid climates. Unlike hot semi-arid climates, areas with cold semi-arid climates tend to have cold and possibly freezing winters. These areas usually see some snowfall during

644-406: The poor emergency response, the fire lasted for hours, resulting in a serious blow to local exchanges. Hundreds of vendors, local and foreign, lost their goods to the fire and the reported looting . List of mayors of Bujumbura Bujumbura is the location for the city's multisport Intwari stadium . Mainly used for football matches, it is the country's largest stadium with 22,000 seats. The city

672-492: The region. The show was broadcast from September 2010 to August 2013, and recordings are archived on the show's website at imagineburundi.com. Bujumbura is projected to be the fourth fastest growing African continent city between 2020 and 2025, with a 5.75% growth. Bujumbura is twinned with: [REDACTED] Media related to Bujumbura at Wikimedia Commons Semi-arid climate#Hot semi-arid climates A semi-arid climate , semi-desert climate , or steppe climate

700-509: The scene of frequent fighting between the country's two main ethnic groups, with Hutu militias opposing the Tutsi -dominated Burundi army. Bujumbura is on the north-eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika , the second deepest lake in the world after Lake Baikal . The city also lies at the mouth of the Ruzizi River and the smaller Mutimbuzi , Ntahangwa , Muha and Kanyosha Rivers . Bujumbura has

728-796: The winter, though snowfall is much lower than at locations at similar latitudes with more humid climates. Areas featuring cold semi-arid climates tend to have higher elevations than areas with hot semi-arid climates, and tend to feature major temperature swings between day and night, sometimes by as much as 20 °C (36 °F) or more. These large diurnal temperature variations are seldom seen in hot semi-arid climates. Cold semi-arid climates at higher latitudes tend to have dry winters and wetter summers, while cold semi-arid climates at lower latitudes tend to have precipitation patterns more akin to Mediterranean climates , with dry summers, relatively wet winters, and even wetter springs and autumns. Cold semi-arid climates are most commonly found in central Asia and

756-551: Was destroyed. The contract had been awarded without a call for tender, and the contractor was not qualified to do the job. The bridge is on the Bujumbura – Kirundo national road RN14. It is in Rurata, 5 kilometers from the road junction which goes to the Ntega commune and that which goes to the capital of the Kirundo commune . In November 2021 Cyriaque Nshimirimana , Second Deputy-Speaker of

784-415: Was imports, of which about 60% entered by ship and 40% by truck. Bujumbura Central Market was in the city centre, along Rwagasore Avenue. During the 1993 ethnic violence in Burundi , citizens became less likely to travel far from the city centre, and markets in neighbouring communities lost their business to the central market. At dawn on 27 January 2013 a serious fire ravaged the central market. Due to

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