Location & Surroundings
Gitaba is a settlement in Makamba, Burundi, at 1,818 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Makamba, 11 km to the southeast. The national capital Gitega is 71 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 94 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
4° 2' 34" S, 29° 45' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 1818 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 255 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:53
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gitaba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitaba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 26.1 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 802 W/m2.
Temperature
26.1 C
Wind
3.8 m/s SE (120 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
74 %
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 | 26.1 | 3.8 | 120 | 31 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.5 | 1.2 | 247 | 51 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 222.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.0 | 1.1 | 20 | 55 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.2 | 3.3 | 99 | 45 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 59.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.0 | 2.4 | 87 | 34 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 801.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.9 | 0.6 | 12 | 49 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 84.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.2 | 0.6 | 103 | 53 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 3.1 | 82 | 48 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 93.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.6 | 2.4 | 128 | 30 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 946.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.5 | 1.2 | 254 | 55 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 281.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.7 | 1.3 | 334 | 55 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 1.5 | 167 | 55 | 1,016.5 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 68 | 29.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.2 | 1.5 | 186 | 47 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 54 | 561.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitaba?
Now 26.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 26.1 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 802 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 05:37 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Gitaba?
Local time is 20:53. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitaba?
Gitaba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gitaba?
DEM 1,818 m.
Where is Gitaba located?
It is at -4.04280, 29.76040 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitaba in?
It is in Burundi.