Bujumbura is controlled by a community council and an administrator appointed by the community council. Additionally, it is split into 13 communes:
- Commune of Bujumbura Mairie
- Commune of Buterere
- Commune of Buyenzi
- Commune of Bwiza
- Commune of Gihosha
- Commune of Ngagara
- Commune of Kinindo
- Commune of Nyakabiga
- Commune of Musaga
- Commune of Kanyosha
- Commune of Kamenge
- Commune of Kinama
- Commune of Rohero