Gitega
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| Country |  Burundi |
| Province | Gitega Province |
| Elevation | 1,504 m (4,934 ft) |
| Population (2012)[1] | |
| • Total | 22,989 |
Gitega (formerly Kitega) is the second largest city in Burundi[citation needed], lying east of Bujumbura.
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Overview
It is the capital of Gitega Province, one of the 17 provinces of Burundi. It is the home of the Burundi National Museum 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.[2]
Transportation
Gitega is served by Gitega Airport.
See also
References
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