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29-507: Gitega is the capital of Gitega Province , one of the eighteen provinces of Burundi . It is located in the center of the country, at roughly the same distance between the commercial capital, Bujumbura on Lake Tanganyika to the west, the Tanzanian border to the east—both at around 62 kilometres (39 mi)—and the Rwandan border, about 72 kilometres (45 mi) to the north. It lies on

58-630: A military coup d'état , abolishing the monarchy and proclaiming Burundi a republic with himself as its first President . Overall, Ntare V had the shortest rule of any Burundian mwami . Ntare V went into exile in West Germany and later Uganda . Meanwhile, Micombero's regime had to contend with various forms of resistance and conducted a series of purges. As time went on, the government's support base became increasingly narrow, and it marginalized not just Hutu but also certain Tutsi sub-groups like

87-522: A broad plateau surrounded by hills, a few kilometres southwest of the confluence of the Ruvyironza and Rurubu Rivers . Ruvubu National Park , the country's biggest, lies 26 kilometres (16 mi) to the east. Gitega was at one time the seat of the Kingdom of Burundi and remained as capital of the kings of Burundi ( mwami ) until 1966. The Germans founded the town of Gitega in 1912 when Burundi

116-593: A violent spontaneous outbreak in Gitega has not been determined. Researcher Nigel Watt argued that Ntare's murder was motivated by the Burundian government's fear that monarchists might support the Hutu rebellion; by the time of his death, the former monarch was seen as a champion of the interests of both Hutu as well as Tutsi-Banyaruguru marginalized by Micombero. Radio Nationale du Burundi (RNB Broadcasting) announced that

145-587: Is Gitega Hospital in Gitega City, the only state-run rehabilitation center for landmine victims is located in the province. The principal airport is Gitega Airport (IATA: GID, ICAO: HBBE) which has an elevation of 1,750 metres (5,740 ft) with a runway of 1,000 metres (3,300 ft). Mushasha is the seat of the Catholic archbishop. The Archdiocese of Gitega, the Metropolitan See for

174-547: Is a central highland province along with Kayanza and Muramvya . It is south of Ngozi Province , east of Kayanza Province , Muramvya Province and Mwaro Province , north of Bururi Province and Rutana Province , west of Ruyigi Province and Karuzi Province , and south of Ngozi Province . Most of Gitega Province lies in the Kirimiro natural region . The extreme east is in the Buyogoma natural region . Gitega Province

203-554: Is a natural scenic attraction during the rainy season. Ntare V of Burundi Ntare V of Burundi (born Charles Ndizeye ; 2 December 1947 – 29 April 1972), less commonly numbered Ntare III , was the last king ( mwami ) of Burundi , reigning from July to November 1966. Until his accession, he was known as Crown Prince Charles Ndizeye. He seized power in July 1966 by deposing his own father. He reigned until November, when prime minister Michel Micombero overthrew him, ending

232-546: Is divided administratively into 11 communes: Gitega Province is one of the seventeen provinces of Burundi and Gitega is its capital city. The province has a population of 725,223 and the Gitega Commune the largest population of 155,005; the least populous commune is Ryansoro with a population of 35,835. Gitega city had a population of 20,700 in 1990. As of June 2000, 21,350 people were located in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps, housed in 16 settlements within

261-487: Is preserved in the museum. Dancers performed with these drums for the king. This sanctuary was refurbished in 1988. The rukinzo drum used to be part of the king's entourage. Also in the province are a craftwares village and the Gitega Art School of ceramics, paintings and sculptures. There is also an artistic centre where ceramics, leather and wood carvings are made. The Chutes de la Kalera, close to Rutana,

290-520: The Banyaruguru . In 1971, a group of Tutsi figures were arrested over an alleged plot to restore the monarchy. Ntare V returned to Burundi in March 1972. Ugandan President Idi Amin claimed he received a written guarantee from President Micombero that Ntare could return to Burundi and live there as a private citizen. Using the helicopter at his disposal from Amin, Ntare arrived. Within a few hours he

319-408: The ecclesiastical province of Gitega, was established in 1959. It has jurisdiction over an area of 1,498 square miles (3,880 km ). Approximately 77 percent out of the total population in the province belongs to the diocese . Some of the landmarks in the province are the national museum and drum sanctuaries . Burundi National Museum was established in 1955. It consists of two distinct areas,

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348-558: The Burundian monarchy. He went into exile but returned in 1972, only to be swiftly arrested by the republican government. Later that year, during a period of mass violence called the " Ikiza ", he was killed under unclear circumstances. Charles Ndizeye was the son of King Mwambutsa IV (1912–1977) and Queen Baramparaye Ruhasha (1929–2007). He had one half-brother (Prince Louis Rwagasore , assassinated 1961 whilst prime minister ), and two half-sisters: Princess Rosa Paula Iribagiza (born 1934) and Princess Regina Kanyange (died 1987). Ndizeye

377-469: The Dushirehamwe fish farm association was established in the province with 23 men and women. In 2002, they received a grant from Africare . After the success of the first fish farm under the grant, the association successfully launched a second project with its own funds in 2003. Africare has also supported measures to strengthen civil society organizations. While the principal hospital in the province

406-538: The President's CNDD-FFD party comfortable majority in both chambers) arrived through a vote on 16 January 2019, with some ministries already starting the move two days later. On 7 December 2021, a fire broke out in an overcrowded prison in Gitega, killing at least 38 and injuring more than 69. The Polytechnic University of Gitega was founded in 2014. It is the home of Burundi's National Museum of Gitega . Several karyenda royal drum sanctuaries are located in

435-632: The area, as well as the ibwami ( royal court ). On 29 April 1972, Ntare V of Burundi , the country's last Mwami (King), was killed in Gitega. Places of worship in Gitega are predominantly Christian churches and cathedrals, including: Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Gitega ( Catholic Church ), Province of the Anglican Church of Burundi ( Anglican Communion ), Union of Baptist Churches in Burundi ( Baptist World Alliance ), and Assemblies of God . There are also Muslim mosques. Gitega

464-402: The capital from Bujumbura to Gitega. According to him, the central location of the city makes it "an ideal place to better serve the majority of the population". The capital was moved on 24 December 2018. Gitega Province is located in central Burundi. It has an area of 1,979 square kilometres (764 sq mi) and has a population density of 366.5 individuals per square kilometre. Gitega

493-400: The constitution. The following day he asked Micombero to form a government. On 12 July Micombero presented his government to the prince with himself as Prime Minister and Minister of Defence. Ndizeye was formally crowned as mwami on 3 September, taking the regnal name Ntare V. The cooperation between Ntare V and Micombero was short-lived. Tensions between the soldiers in the government and

522-421: The government discussed its next moves, Ntare was brought to Gitega and placed under house arrest. On 29 April, Hutu rebels began an uprising against the Burundian government. Around the same time, Micombero dismissed his entire cabinet. At the evening of the same day, Ntare was assassinated by Burundian soldiers under circumstances which remain unclear. Whether there was a conspiracy or his death involved with

551-670: The monarchy emerged in August and led to a reshuffling of the cabinet in September. On 7 November Ntare V attempted to broadcast a decree dismissing Micombero's government, but was turned away from the radio station by soldiers. Three weeks later, Ntare V was in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on a state visit , celebrating the takeover of Mobutu Sese Seko . On 28 November, the king heard over radio that Micombero had led

580-494: The outskirts of Gitega, heads northeast to serve the provinces of Karuzi and Muyinga . The last is RN3, which heads towards the southwest towards Rumonge and Lake Tanganyika. Gitega Province Gitega is one of the 18 provinces of Burundi . Its capital is Gitega , which is also the national capital. It has a population of 725,223 as of 2008 and an area of 1,979 square kilometres (764 sq mi). After Burundi attained full independence on 1 July 1962, there

609-426: The province. The climatic condition in Gitega, the capital of the province is moderate with an average annual high of 18 degrees c 18 °C (64 °F) and a low of 12 °C (54 °F). The average annual rainfall is 720 millimetres (28 in). Burundi is diversifying from the main economic activities of agriculture and livestock farming. One such micro project is in the fisheries sector in Gitega. In 1999,

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638-400: The security forces and political leadership of Hutu figures. In March 1966, Mwambusta IV designated Charles Ndizeye, his only surviving son, as heir apparent and entrusted him with overseeing Burundi's government. The Crown Prince then formally deposed his father and his father's government in July 1966 . On 8 July, Ndizeye declared the dismissal of Prime Minister Biha and the suspension of

667-471: The traditional museum building and the drummers' sanctuary. Exhibits consist of drums, dance and musical instruments, baskets, calabashes weaponry, and tools used in sorcery. It also houses ancient Burundian dresses and a large library. The royal palace is located on a hill top 45 miles away from Gitega; it contains a traditional art museum. It is located within the military camp where the King Ntare V

696-499: Was a military coup d'état in which the king was overthrown and monarchy disbanded in 1966. When King Ntare V tried to reinstate his kingdom, he was assassinated in 1972 at the Royal Palace of Gitega. On 26 April 1996, army attacks at Buhoro killed some 230 civilians. On 21 October, some 70 Tutsi students were burnt alive at Kibimba . In March 2007, President Pierre Nkurunziza announced that Burundi had plans to transfer

725-591: Was educated at Institut Le Rosey in Switzerland. After a Hutu-led coup attempt in October 1965 , Mwambutsa IV went into exile in Switzerland , while Prime Minister Léopold Biha was hospitalized. Though the monarch attempted to rule from abroad, this effectively left Burundi without a state head. The country was also heavily affected by the coup's aftermath, as Tutsi officers under Michel Micombero purged

754-401: Was incarcerated. The drum sanctuary is in the precincts of the royal palace. It houses ancient drums and drum making tools, and offers exhibitions with dance and music programmes for the public. The sanctuary's objective is to preserve and popularize the Burundian culture particularly the role of the drum in its history. Of the two personal drums of the king, one is in the sanctuary and the other

783-424: Was part of German East Africa . In March 2007, President of Burundi Pierre Nkurunziza announced that Burundi was planning to bring back its capital city to Gitega, saying that it is in a better location for a capital than Bujumbura. On 24 December 2018, it was announced by Nkurunziza that Gitega was to become the capital city of Burundi, pending only Parliament approval. The expected parliamentary assent (given

812-512: Was put under house arrest in the former palace in Gitega . Soon after, an official radio broadcast proclaimed that Ntare was trying to instigate a mercenary invasion of Burundi to take back rule. Whether the former monarch had really intended to peacefully return or actually plotted a takeover, as Micombero's government alleged, remains unclear. Some ministers favored keeping him under restricted protection in Gitega, while others wanted him dead. As

841-400: Was served by Gitega Airport , which is now defunct. Gitega is served by four National Roads ( Routes Nationales , RN): RN2 connects it with Bujumbura through the northwest, via Muramvya and Bujumbura Rural provinces. RN15 leads to the north of country, towards Ngozi and continuing on to Rwanda , while passing through the ancient royal court of Gishora ; RN12, which separates from RN15 on

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