Matana

Matana is a Burundian town and colline, seat of the Commune of Matana, in Bururi Province.[1]

Not to be confused with Matanaq or Matanas.
For the musician, see Matana Roberts.
Matana
Town
Matana
Location in Burundi
Coordinates: 3°46′01.2″S 29°41′30.0″E
Country Burundi
ProvinceBururi Province
CommuneCommune of Matana
Elevation
1,900 m (6,200 ft)
Time zoneUTC+2 (Central Africa Time)

Geography

It is a mountain town is located at 1,900 metres (6,200 ft), and is crossed in the middle by the national highway RN7, that links Bujumbura (94 km northwest), the largest city and former capital, to the town of Rutana (49 km southeast). It is 15 km north of Songa, 30 km north of Bururi, and the nearest places are the villages of Rubanga and Butwe.[1][2]

Religion

Matana is the seat of the homonym Anglican diocese, part of the Province of the Anglican Church of Burundi.[3]

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References
  1. 1343329007 Matana on OpenStreetMap
  2. Google. "Matana" (Map). Google Maps. Google.
  3. The Diocese of Matana (Anglican Communion website)


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