Rukanda

Rukanda is a village in , and has an elevation of 1,215 metres. Rukanda is situated nearby to the village , 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 3 km north of Rukanda.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gasanda and Bururi Forest Natural Reserve.

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 3½ km south of Rukanda.

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.

Rukanda

Latitude
-3.91485° or 3° 54′ 53″ south
Longitude
29.56306° or 29° 33′ 47″ east
Elevation
1,215 metres (3,986 feet)
Open location code
6G8F3HP7+36
Open­Street­Map ID
node 9091152561
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­village
Geo­Names ID
423301
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