Commune of Itaba

Zones and administrative divisions The Itaba municipality belongs to two natural regions: Kirimiro and Buyogoma.

Its soil, its population, its diverse climate and hydrography give it a framework favorable for intensive and varied agriculture.

The men work mainly for some special crops destined for immediate cash-yielding, livestock and making banana beer.

People can also count on the tradition that has seen the municipality of Itaba emerging as one of the most important breeding sites of Burundi throughout the ages.

The livestock is made essentially of: cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and poultry.

Traditionally, cows, goats, sheep, were driven to the mountain pastures and valleys for grazing.