Mukaza (commune)

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Commune of Mukaza
Commune
Country Flag of Burundi.svg  Burundi
Area
 • Total20 km2 (8 sq mi)
Population
 • Total306,000
 • Density15,000/km2 (40,000/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+2 (Central Africa Time)

Mukaza is a commune of Bujumbura Mairie Province in Burundi. [1] [2]

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References

  1. ↑ "Burundi: Administrative Division". citypopulation. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  2. ↑ "Mukaza: Une démolition à double objectif". Burundi Eco. Retrieved 4 June 2018.


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