Shembe

Shembe is a locality in , and has an elevation of 1,916 metres. Shembe is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the village .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Jiji Hydroelectric Power Station.

Power station
The Jiji Hydroelectric Power Plant is a hydroelectric power station in the of Burundi. As of 2024 it was nearing completion. is situated 4 km northwest of Shembe.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bururi Forest Natural Reserve and Bururi.

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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 6 km southwest of Shembe.

Shembe

Latitude
-3.908° or 3° 54′ 29″ south
Longitude
29.592° or 29° 35′ 31″ east
Elevation
1,916 metres (6,286 feet)
Open location code
6G8F3HRR+QQ
Geo­Names ID
423279
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