Gitega Population 2026 capital

Gitega has a population of 64,904, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇧🇮 Burundi, located in Gitega. Roughly 0.4% of Burundi's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Bujumbura, the country's biggest city. Gitega is the capital of Burundi.

Location of Gitega. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

64,904

Rank in Burundi

Coordinates

3.43°S, 29.92°E

~1,684 m elevation · Africa/Bujumbura

Other big cities in Gitega

City	Population	Rank in Burundi
Zanandore	27,867	#11
Karusi	15,964	#13

Cities near Gitega

Zanandore27,867 people · ~28 km away
Karusi15,964 people · ~45 km away
Ngozi61,716 people · ~59 km away
Bujumbura769,317 people · ~63 km away
Mpanda58,913 people · ~65 km away
Kayanza33,682 people · ~65 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gitega?

Gitega has a population of 64,904 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Burundi.

What region is Gitega in?

Gitega is located in Gitega, Burundi.

Is Gitega the capital of Burundi?

Yes, Gitega is the capital of Burundi.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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