Gitwenge Washing Station is located in Gatara town, within the province of Kayanza. About 2,500 producers contribute cherry to Gitwenge, either directly or to one of nine different local collection points that are affiliated with the washing station.
Farmers here own less than half a hectare of land, on average, and in addition to growing coffee, they also grow crops like bananas, beans, yams, taro, and cassava, both for sale and for household use.