Categories in Gitega
Gas StationCatholic ChurchChurchesFriends ChurchMosquesNon-Profit OrganizationReligionReligious DestinationSoftware CompanyEducationTourist AttractionBars, pubs and tavernsRestaurantsBanksFree ClinicHospitalsMedical clinicApartment ComplexHousing ComplexGeneral StoreMarketPharmacyShoppingShopping MallNight ClubBed and breakfastsHotelsHotels and motelsLodgingMotel
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Gitega
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Hotels and motels | 43 |
| Education | 41 |
| Churches | 32 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 29 |
| Religion | 15 |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Other accommodation | 12 |
| Electronics stores | 11 |
| Other membership organizations | 11 |
| Banks | 10 |
| Medical clinic | 10 |
| Gas station | 9 |
| Shopping | 9 |
| Hospitals | 7 |
| Corporate management | 7 |
| Public administration | 7 |
Gitega Facts
| Area | 247.9 km² |
| Population | 230,003 |
| Male Population | 114,482 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 115,521 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +461.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +92.4% |
| Median Age | 18.9 years (Male: 19.1, Female: 18.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $748 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -3.42640, 29.93080 |
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Gitega Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,956 | 85,915 | 119,520 | 227,363 | 230,003 | 252,754 | 275,287 |
| Population Density | 165.2 / km² | 346.6 / km² | 482.2 / km² | 917.2 / km² | 927.9 / km² | 1,019.7 / km² | 1,110.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGitega Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 92.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gitega | +461.6% | +167.7% | +92.4% |
| Gitega Province | — | — | — |
| Burundi | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gitega Median Age
Median Age: 18.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gitega | 18.9 yrs | 18.6 yrs | 19.1 yrs |
| Gitega Province | 18.6 yrs | 18.7 yrs | 18.6 yrs |
| Burundi | 17.1 yrs | 16.9 yrs | 17.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Gitega Population Density
Population Density: 928 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gitega | 230,003 | 247.9 km² | 928 / km² |
| Gitega Province | 932,193 | 1,898 km² | 491 / km² |
| Burundi | 11.2 million | 26,825.9 km² | 416 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gitega Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Gitega
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Gitega Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,760 | $1,471 | $1,282 | $1,007 | $1,023 | $831 | $815 | $748 |
| Total GDP | $172.4M | $157.5M | $151.2M | $145M | $186.2M | $172.9M | $185.5M | $176.3M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Gitega CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gitega | 14,688 tn | 0.06 tn | 59.3 tons/km² |
| Gitega Province | 59,833 tn | 0.06 tn | 31.5 tons/km² |
| Burundi | 724,365 tn | 0.06 tn | 27 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Gitega CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 14,688 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.06 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 59.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2.3) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Low (3) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/2/18 | 11:55 PM | 4.3 | 70.8 km | 10,000 m | 11km NE of Bubanza, Burundi | usgs.gov |
| 5/21/15 | 1:19 PM | 4.4 | 12.2 km | 10,000 m | 12km S of Gitega, Burundi | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/14 | 10:02 PM | 4.3 | 81.1 km | 11,530 m | 22km NW of Rumonge, Burundi | usgs.gov |
| 4/3/11 | 4:37 AM | 4.7 | 43.3 km | 10,000 m | Burundi | usgs.gov |
| 9/25/10 | 6:15 AM | 3.8 | 18.5 km | 10,000 m | Burundi | usgs.gov |
| 7/3/06 | 6:05 PM | 4.4 | 91.2 km | 10,000 m | Burundi region | usgs.gov |
| 5/16/04 | 11:21 AM | 4.7 | 78 km | 10,000 m | Burundi | usgs.gov |
| 2/24/04 | 7:00 AM | 4.5 | 37.1 km | 10,000 m | Burundi | usgs.gov |
| 2/24/04 | 2:14 AM | 4.7 | 41.6 km | 10,000 m | Burundi | usgs.gov |
| 9/1/03 | 12:39 AM | 4.8 | 86.8 km | 10,000 m | Lake Tanganyika region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Gitega
Gitega (formerly Kitega) is the second largest city in Burundi, lying east of Bujumbura.
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