Gitega

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Gitega
Gitega (Burundi)
Gitega
Gitega
Location in the Burundi
Coordinates: 3°26′S 29°54′E / -3.433, 29.9
Country Burundi
Province Gitega Province


Gitega (formerly Kitega) is the second largest city in Burundi, lying east of Bujumbura. It is the capital of Gitega Province, one of the 17 provinces of Burundi. It is the home of the Burundi National Museum and the Archdiocese of Gitega. Several karyenda royal drum sanctuaries are located in the area, as well as the ibwami (royal court).

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[edit] Capital city

In March 2007, President of Burundi Mr. Nkurunziza announced that Burundi is planning to move its capital city to Gitega, a city located in centre of the country in the province of the same name

According to Mr. Nkurunziza, Gitega's central location makes an ideal place to better serve the majority of the Burundi population.

[edit] Statistics

  • Elevation = 1504m
  • Population = 38,641

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Coordinates: 3°26′S, 29°54′E