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Burundi is a unitary state which is sub-divided at three levels: provinces, communes, and collines (hills).

Divisions

Provinces

The largest administrative division in Burundi is the province. There used to be 18 provinces in Burundi, each named after their provincial capital. Each province has a Provincial Governor. The most recent province, Rumonge, was created in 2015. The provincial organisation of Burundi has been reformed on a number of occasions with the newest subdivisions dating in March 2023. With this new administrative subdivision has substantially reduced the number of provinces, communes and hills. The 18 provinces were combined and reduced into 5 provinces.

The current provinces are Bubanza, Bujumbura Mairie, Bujumbura Rural, Bururi, Cankuzo, Cibitoke, Gitega, Karuzi, Kayanza, Kirundo, Makamba, Muramvya, Muyinga, Mwaro, Ngozi, Rumonge, Rutana and Ruyigi.

These provinces will be replaced by 5 provinces starting with the new legislatives elections scheduled in 2025. These new provinces are: Buhumuza, Bujumbura, Burunga, Butanyerera and Gitega.

Communes

The second-largest administrative division is the commune (municipality). There are currently 117 communes in Burundi but they will be reduced to 42 after the 2025 legislative elections

Collines

The smallest subdivision in Burundi is the colline (literally "hill") of which there are 2,638 in the country. Similarly to the provinces and communes, the number of collines will also be change in 2025 increasing to 3,044.

References

1. ^ "Burundi (Government)". CIA World Fact Book. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
2. "Loi Organique N° 1/05 du 16 Mars 2023 portant détermination et délimitation des Provinces, des Communes, des Zones, des Collines et/ou Quartiers de la République du Burundi". CENI Burundi. 2023-03-16. Retrieved 2024-12-08.

• Subdivisions of Burundi
• Administrative divisions by country
• Administrative divisions in Africa