Gitega

Gitega
Gitega Location in the Burundi
Coordinates: 3°26′S 29°54′E / 3.433°S 29.9°E / -3.433; 29.9
Country	Burundi
Province	Gitega Province
Elevation	4,934 ft (1,504 m)
Population (2005)
- Total	46,900

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).

Capital city

In March 2007, President of Burundi Mr. Nkurunziza announced that Burundi is planning to bring back its capital city to Gitega, a city located in center 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.

References

External links

• FallingRain Map - elevation = 1504m

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Coordinates: 03°26′S 29°54′E / 3.433°S 29.9°E / -3.433; 29.9