Commune of Muha | |
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Commune | |
| Country |  Burundi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39 km2 (15 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 297,000 |
| • Density | 7,600/km2 (20,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) |
Muha is a commune of Bujumbura Mairie Province in Burundi. [1] [2]
Commune of Muha | |
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Commune | |
| Country | Burundi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39 km2 (15 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 297,000 |
| • Density | 7,600/km2 (20,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) |
Muha is a commune of Bujumbura Mairie Province in Burundi. [1] [2]
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Muha may refer to:
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