Gitega Province

Gitega Province
View of Mushasha suburb in Gitega
Map showing location of Gitega Province in Burundi
Coordinates: 3°28′10″S 29°57′25″E / 3.46944°S 29.95694°E / -3.46944; 29.95694
Country Burundi
CapitalGitega
Area
 • Total1,978.96 km2 (764.08 sq mi)
Population
 (2019 census)
 • Total1,002,000
 • Density510/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01 (CET)
Communes11

Gitega is one of the 18 provinces of Burundi. Its capital city is Gitega, which is also the national capital.

Burundi National Museum is in the province.

Communes

Gitega Province is divided into 11 communes:[1]

  • Commune of Bugendana
  • Commune of Bukirasazi
  • Commune of Buraza
  • Commune of Giheta
  • Commune of Gishubi
  • Commune of Gitega
  • Commune of Itaba
  • Commune of Makebuko
  • Commune of Mutaho
  • Commune of Nyanrusange
  • Commune of Ryansoro

References

  1. "Burundi: Administrative Division". City Population. 2 June 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2013.