Gitega, Burundi · Africa
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Gitega is a town located in Gitega, Burundi. With a population of 64,904, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Gitega sits in Burundi. It's in the Africa/Bujumbura time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gitega to your route.
Gitega (French pronunciation: [ɡiteɡa]), formerly Kitega, is the political capital of Burundi. Located in the centre of the country, in the Burundian central plateau roughly 62 kilometres (39 mi) east of Bujumbura, the largest city and former political capital, Gitega is the country's fourth largest city and formerRead more
royal capital of the Kingdom of Burundi until its abolition in 1966. In December 2018, former President of Burundi Pierre Nkurunziza announced that he would follow on a 2007 promise to return Gitega its former political capital status, with Bujumbura remaining as economic capital and centre of commerce. A vote in the Parliament of Burundi made the change official on 16 January 2019, with all branches of government expected to move in over three years.
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Gitega is located in Gitega, Burundi, Africa. The coordinates are -3.4271 latitude, 29.9246 longitude.
Gitega has a population of approximately 64,904 people, making it a town in Burundi.
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