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Gitega, Burundi – Burundi Flag

Current Date And Time In Gitega, Burundi

Sunday, 12 July 2026
05:48:10 CAT
Capital: Gitega
Currency: Burundian Franc (BIF)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 859,732
Area: 4,546.30 km²
State Code: GI

States Near To Gitega


Find states and regions closest to Gitega in Burundi with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Burundi and Africa.

Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Burundi

📍 Gitega Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Gitega from our regional database:

Capital CityGitega
Total Population859,732
Land Area4,546 km²
Population Density434.53 / km²
Center Latitude-3.4273° N
Center Longitude29.9246° E
Average Elevation1,686 m (5,531 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Ruyigi Ruyigi23 mi36 km20 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Muramvya Muramvya24 mi38 km21 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Karuzi Karuzi28 mi45 km24 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Rutana Rutana35 mi56 km30 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Ngozi Ngozi37 mi59 km32 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Bujumbura Rural Bujumbura Rural39 mi62 km34 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Bujumbura Mairie Bujumbura Mairie39 mi63 km34 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Kayanza Kayanza40 mi65 km35 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Bururi Bururi42 mi67 km36 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bubanza Bubanza44 mi70 km38 nm
West-northwest (WNW)

Countries Near To Gitega


Explore countries nearest to Gitega by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Gitega supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Rwanda Rwanda99 mi159 km86 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Uganda Uganda367 mi590 km318 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Tanzania Tanzania400 mi643 km347 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Democratic Republic Of The Congo Democratic Republic Of The Congo564 mi908 km490 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Kenya Kenya598 mi963 km519 nm
East-northeast (ENE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Gitega. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Gitega (You)Burundi859,7324,546434.53
RuyigiBurundi478,5282,339204.57
MuramvyaBurundi368,689696529.73
KaruziBurundi533,2671,457366.03
RutanaBurundi445,0311,959227.20
NgoziBurundi892,9901,474605.71
Bujumbura RuralBurundi1,097,1661,319670.59
Bujumbura MairieBurundi1,092,8598712,707.66
KayanzaBurundi735,1121,233596.28
BururiBurundi318,2072,456129.11
BubanzaBurundi664,1021,089609.83

🏆 Burundi State Rankings

How does Gitega rank within Burundi? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Gitega appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Bujumbura Rural1,097,166
Bujumbura Mairie1,092,859
Ngozi892,990
Gitega ⭐859,732
Muyinga812,281
Kirundo741,815
Kayanza735,112
Bubanza664,102
Cibitoke566,587
Karuzi533,267

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Gitega ⭐4,546
Bururi2,456
Ruyigi2,339
Cankuzo1,965
Makamba1,960
Rutana1,959
Muyinga1,836
Kirundo1,703
Cibitoke1,636
Ngozi1,474

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Bujumbura Mairie12,707.66
Bujumbura Rural670.59
Bubanza609.83
Ngozi605.71
Kayanza596.28
Muramvya529.73
Muyinga442.48
Rumonge440.66
Kirundo435.52
Gitega ⭐434.53
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Gitega, Burundi

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Gitega is a state or region within Burundi in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Gitega is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Gitega to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Gitega to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Burundi — see Burundi state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Gitega

This page also lists countries nearest to Gitega by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Burundi page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Gitega using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Gitega.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Gitega to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Burundi. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

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🗺 Gitega MapView the Gitega satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in GitegaExplore all cities and towns in Gitega for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Burundi Country DataGet complete Burundi data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Gitega

How is the distance from Gitega to nearby states calculated?

Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Gitega map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Gitega mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Gitega to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to Gitega in Burundi?

See the States Near To Gitega table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Gitega below the states table, or compare all Burundi states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Burundi?

For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Africa. Use the population & area comparison and Burundi state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.