Gitega
Burundi
Gitega became Burundi's political capital in 2018, shifting that role from Bujumbura, and is home to the country's national museum. The surrounding area holds several Karyenda drum sanctuaries and the ibwami, a traditional royal court, making the town a focal point for Burundian cultural heritage. Centrally positioned in the country, it sits close to mountains and within reach of water.
- Population64,904
- Nearest water from center3.6 km
- Nearest mountain from center5.7 km