GITEGA

'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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Capital city

Statistics

External links

Maps

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.

Statistics

★ Elevation = 1504m

★ Population = 38,641

External links

★ Burundi: Capital to Move

★ Gitega

Maps

★ FallingRain Map