Local time Tuesday 10:58 AM | Elevation 1,504 m Population 22,989 (2012) Number of airports 1 | |
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Gitega le centre du burundi et l arbre du centre du burundi
Gitega (formerly Kitega) is the second largest city in Burundi, lying east of Bujumbura.
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- Gitega le centre du burundi et l arbre du centre du burundi
- Map of Gitega Burundi
- Questioning christianity gitega burundi mission dawah africa
- Overview
- History
- Capital city
- Transportation
- References
Map of Gitega, Burundi
Questioning christianity gitega burundi mission dawah africa
Overview
It is the capital of Gitega Province, one of the 17 provinces of Burundi. It is the home of the Burundi's National Museum of Gitega and the Archdiocese of Gitega. Several karyenda royal drum sanctuaries are located in the area, as well as the ibwami (royal court).
History
On 29 April 1972, Ntare V of Burundi, the country's last Mwami (King), was killed in Gitega.
Capital city
In March 2007, President of Burundi Pierre Nkurunziza announced that Burundi was planning to bring back its capital city to Gitega, saying that it is in a better location for a capital than Bujumbura.
Transportation
Gitega is served by Gitega Airport.
References
Gitega Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA