Burundi is subdivided into provinces, communes and collines, in contrast to the United States, which is divided into states and counties. Provinces were first set up by the Belgian Colonial Administration in 1960, to replace traditional chieftains. Until 2025, there were 18 provinces in Burundi, each named after their provincial capital. This comprehensive database provides detailed information about regional territories, local governance structures, geographic subdivisions and administrative boundaries essential for. Burundi is divided into 18 provinces, which are further divided into communes and collines. It is located in the Great Rift Valley at the junction between the African Great Lakes region and Southeast Africa, with a population of over 14 million people. It is bordered by Rwanda to the north.
