Gitega

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

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

National Museum of Gitega

Museum

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The National Museum of Gitega is the national museum of Burundi. It is located in Gitega 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. National Museum of Gitega is situated 3 km west of Gitega.

Christ the King Cathedral

Church

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The Christ the King Cathedral is a religious building belonging to the Catholic Church and is located in Gitega in the province of Gitega in the central part of Burundi. Christ the King Cathedral is situated 2 km south of Gitega.

Gitega Airport

Aerodrome

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

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gitega.

Gitega

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Gitega is the second largest city of Burundi and since 2019 the national political capital, as well as the capital of the Gitega Province.

Gitega

Type: Mission
Category: religion
Location: Gitega, Gitega Province, Burundi, East Africa, Africa
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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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