What is the Capital of Burundi?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Burundi is Gitega. Burundi is located in Eastern Africa, Africa, with a population of 12,332,788. The official currency is the Burundian franc and the primary language spoken is Kirundi.
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Gitega at a glance
| Capital city | Gitega |
|---|---|
| Country | Burundi (Republic of Burundi) |
| Region | Eastern Africa, Africa |
| Largest city | Bujumbura |
| Country population | 12,332,788 (79th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+02:00 |
| Currency | Burundian franc (BIF) |
| Calling code | +257 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
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Burundi in context
- Burundi covers 27,834 km², making it the 142nd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 443 people per km² ranks 19th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: DR Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania.
- Burundi is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 12,332,788 people, Burundi holds about 2.8% of the population of Eastern Africa.
- That is roughly 0.8% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- With 2 official languages, Burundi has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Burundi is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Burundi — FAQ
What is the capital of Burundi?
The capital of Burundi is Gitega.
Is Gitega the largest city in Burundi?
No — while Gitega is the capital, the largest city in Burundi is Bujumbura.
What country is Gitega in?
Gitega is the capital city of Burundi.
What continent is Gitega in?
Gitega, the capital of Burundi, is located in Africa.
Is Gitega the capital of Burundi?
Yes — Gitega is the capital of Burundi (official name: Republic of Burundi).
Gitega is the capital of which country?
Gitega is the capital of Burundi, in Eastern Africa.
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