Gitega

Gitega is a mission in , and has an elevation of 1,697 metres.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include National Museum of Gitega and Christ the King Cathedral.

Museum
Photo: Dave Proffer, CC BY 2.0.
The is the national museum of . It is located in and was founded under Belgian colonial rule in 1955. The museum is the largest of Burundi's public museums although its collection is displayed in a single room. is situated 3 km west of Gitega.

Church
Photo: Tequendamia, Public domain.
The is a religious building belonging to the Catholic Church and is located in in the in the central part of . is situated 2 km south of Gitega.

Aerodrome
is an airport serving the city of , the current capital of . The airport is situated on a low ridge in the northwest section of the city. is situated 3 km west of Gitega.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gitega.

Photo: Wikimedia, CC0.
is the second largest city of and since 2019 the national political capital, as well as the capital of the Province.

Gitega

Latitude
-3.42333° or 3° 25′ 24″ south
Longitude
29.93528° or 29° 56′ 7″ east
Elevation
1,697 metres (5,568 feet)
Open location code
6G8FHWGP+M4
Geo­Names ID
426275
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