Location & Surroundings
Gataba is a settlement in Ruyigi, Burundi, at 1,250 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mabamba, 20 km to the northeast. The national capital Gitega is 56 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, about 120 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
3° 41' 40" S, 30° 20' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 1250 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 949 p/km²
- Built-up 3.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:20
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gataba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gataba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 34.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 924 W/m2.
Temperature
24.5 C
Wind
0.2 m/s NW (316 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 24.5 | 0.2 | 316 | 28 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.5 | 0.9 | 265 | 43 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 1.4 | 142 | 33 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 88.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.5 | 2.0 | 84 | 15 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 924.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 1.0 | 195 | 28 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 250.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.9 | 1.0 | 258 | 41 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.8 | 1.7 | 129 | 38 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 22.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.0 | 1.1 | 73 | 24 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 563.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.7 | 0.4 | 291 | 32 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 157.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 1.0 | 127 | 37 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.7 | 1.2 | 117 | 39 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 19.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.1 | 2.5 | 110 | 21 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 654.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.5 | 1.5 | 338 | 33 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 129.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gataba?
Now 24.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 34.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 924 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gataba today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Gataba?
Local time is 07:20. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gataba?
Gataba is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gataba?
DEM 1,250 m.
Where is Gataba located?
It is at -3.69440, 30.34760 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gataba in?
It is in Burundi.