Location & Surroundings
Gatabo is a settlement in Kayanza, Burundi, at 1,722 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kayanza, 17 km to the northwest. The national capital Gitega is 48 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 51 km away.
Also known as: Katabo
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° 3' 45" S, 29° 41' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 1722 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,550 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:34
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Gatabo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gatabo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 25.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 564 W/m2.
Temperature
16.3 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NE (24 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
27 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 16.3 | 0.4 | 24 | 79 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.6 | 1.7 | 125 | 59 | 1,018.3 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 9 | 79.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.8 | 1.9 | 55 | 38 | 1,012.4 | 0.12 / 0.22 | 86 | 564.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.9 | 1.1 | 351 | 54 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 99 | 149.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.1 | 0.3 | 267 | 69 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 1.5 | 99 | 51 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 74.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.3 | 2.8 | 69 | 35 | 1,011.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 47 | 655.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.4 | 1.2 | 302 | 67 | 1,014.4 | 0.73 / 0.74 | 98 | 153.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.4 | 0.6 | 252 | 71 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.9 | 1.7 | 125 | 59 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 97 | 34.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.3 | 2.2 | 86 | 35 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 69 | 523.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.7 | 1.1 | 283 | 58 | 1,012.7 | 0.05 / 0.06 | 32 | 145.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.4 | 0.9 | 239 | 62 | 1,011.9 | 0.02 / 0.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gatabo?
Now 16.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 25.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 564 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 Gatabo today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gatabo?
Local time is 09:34. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gatabo?
Gatabo is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gatabo?
DEM 1,722 m.
Where is Gatabo located?
It is at -3.06250, 29.69830 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gatabo in?
It is in Burundi.