Nyakanazi

Nyakanazi is an intermittent stream in , and has an elevation of 1,613 metres. Nyakanazi is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Jiji Hydroelectric Power Station.

Power station
The Jiji Hydroelectric Power Plant is a hydroelectric power station built in Burunga Province, in what is the former of Burundi. It was officially inaugurated par President Évariste Ndayishimiye on 24 June 2025. is situated 4 km west of Nyakanazi.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bururi Forest Natural Reserve and Bururi.

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 4.0.
Bururi Forest National Reserve is a protected area located in southwestern , covering an expanse of 3,300 hectares of altitude damp forest. Established in 1951 and classified as a wilderness area, it is managed by the Institut National pour l’Environnement et la Conservation de la Nature.

Photo: Valebodnar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a town in the southern region of and the capital of Province. It is known for its scenic highlands, rich biodiversity, and cultural heritage.

Village
is a village in the in in southern . It is located southwest of and the Bururi Forest Reserve is in the area. is situated 7 km southwest of Nyakanazi.

Nyakanazi

Latitude
-3.8947° or 3° 53′ 41″ south
Longitude
29.6006° or 29° 36′ 2″ east
Elevation
1,613 metres (5,292 feet)
Open location code
6G8F4J42+46
Geo­Names ID
423272
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