Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
65K
Population
26 km2
Area
98 Mbps
Internet
Africa/Bujumbura
Timezone
OVERVIEW
Gitega is a capital city in Burundi with a population of 65K. Internet speeds average 98 Mbps download. The city has 195 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Burundi
Region
Eastern Africa
Population
65K
Timezone
Africa/Bujumbura
Currency
BIF
Language
French
Status
Capital City
GPS
-3.43, 29.92
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
98 Mbps internet — adequate for most digital work
A smaller city of 64,904 people in Burundi
INFRASTRUCTURE
195 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
1
Cafes
1
Bars
3
Fast Food
136
Shopping
Supermarkets
2
Convenience
1
Shopping Malls
3
Healthcare
Hospitals
32
Clinics
2
Pharmacies
4
Education
Schools
13
Universities
1
Libraries
14
Recreation
Parks
16
Playgrounds
113
Sports
2
Museums
1
Theatres
4
Transport
Bus Stops
3
Train Stations
4
Fuel Stations
3
Services
Banks
5
ATMs
14
Post Offices
13
Police
11
Fire Stations
5
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
98 Mbps
Download
22 Mbps
Upload
44ms
Latency
106
Tests
32
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Gitega known for?
Gitega is a city in Burundi. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Gitega?
Gitega has an average download speed of 98 Mbps and upload speed of 22 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the population of Gitega?
The population of Gitega is approximately 65K.
What infrastructure does Gitega have?
Gitega has 195 mapped points of interest, including 1 restaurants, 32 hospitals, 13 schools.
What country is Gitega in?
Gitega is located in Burundi.
