Location & Surroundings
Bitambwe is a settlement in Ngozi, Burundi, at 1,405 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kirundo, 20 km to the northeast. The national capital Gitega is 82 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 22 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated locality (PPLL)
- an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 41' 38" S, 29° 57' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 1405 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,033 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:16
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Bitambwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bitambwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 27.3 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 11.9 mm. Solar peaks near 794 W/m2.
Temperature
16.7 C
Wind
1.1 m/s W (288 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,016.9 hPa
Clouds
83 %
Precip
11.89 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 16.7 | 1.1 | 288 | 92 | 1,016.9 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.1 | 0.2 | 123 | 96 | 1,015.4 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 0.2 | 307 | 71 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 89.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.3 | 0.9 | 167 | 46 | 1,010.2 | 1.97 / 2.01 | 90 | 794.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.6 | 0.5 | 270 | 97 | 1,016.1 | 9.88 / 11.89 | 100 | 73.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.3 | 0.9 | 298 | 98 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 11.85 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.4 | 0.5 | 328 | 85 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 99 | 72.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.7 | 0.2 | 163 | 64 | 1,011.2 | 5.87 / 6.26 | 99 | 834.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 15.8 | 0.8 | 281 | 98 | 1,017.2 | 6.49 / 12.76 | 100 | 175.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.2 | 0.5 | 188 | 98 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 4.22 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.2 | 0.8 | 196 | 93 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 100 | 15.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.9 | 0.2 | 15 | 83 | 1,015.2 | 2.82 / 3.40 | 100 | 256.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.0 | 0.7 | 52 | 97 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 3.12 | 100 | 33.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bitambwe?
Now 16.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 27.3 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 11.9 mm. Solar peaks near 794 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 11.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bitambwe today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Bitambwe?
Local time is 06:16. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bitambwe?
Bitambwe is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Bitambwe?
DEM 1,405 m.
Where is Bitambwe located?
It is at -2.69380, 29.95800 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bitambwe in?
It is in Burundi.