Location & Surroundings
Gitaba is a third-order administrative division in Makamba, Burundi, at 1,856 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Makamba, 12 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is 70 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 94 km away.
Basic Data
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
4° 2' 13" S, 29° 46' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 1856 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 396 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:50
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Weather in Gitaba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitaba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.9 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 25.9 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 795 W/m2.
Temperature
19.9 C
Wind
4.0 m/s E (94 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,017.3 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 | 19.9 | 4.0 | 94 | 59 | 1,017.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.9 | 3.6 | 120 | 32 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 795.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.5 | 0.8 | 243 | 51 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 238.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.6 | 1.3 | 38 | 48 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.4 | 3.9 | 97 | 43 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 67.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.1 | 3.2 | 109 | 31 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 817.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.4 | 0.4 | 350 | 50 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 115.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.3 | 0.4 | 55 | 50 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.4 | 3.4 | 78 | 46 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 81.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.9 | 2.0 | 144 | 29 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 947.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.6 | 1.4 | 282 | 53 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 223.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.8 | 1.4 | 270 | 48 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.8 | 1.3 | 135 | 53 | 1,016.1 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 100 | 50.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitaba?
Now 19.9 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 25.9 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 795 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 Gitaba today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Gitaba?
Local time is 14:50. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitaba?
Gitaba is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Gitaba?
DEM 1,856 m.
Where is Gitaba located?
It is at -4.03692, 29.77035 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitaba in?
It is in Burundi.