Location & Surroundings
Gitaba is a settlement in Rumonge, Burundi, at 1,253 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rumonge, 13 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is 69 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 62 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° 51' 28" S, 29° 28' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 1253 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 551 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:40
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gitaba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitaba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 22.5 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 6.2 mm. Solar peaks near 595 W/m2.
Temperature
18.9 C
Wind
2.2 m/s NE (23 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,017.0 hPa
Clouds
78 %
Precip
6.21 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 | 18.9 | 2.2 | 23 | 87 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.9 | 1.9 | 48 | 84 | 1,016.0 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 0.2 | 315 | 70 | 1,018.3 | 0.21 / 0.41 | 76 | 71.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 1.4 | 204 | 73 | 1,013.5 | 4.88 / 5.29 | 72 | 594.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.3 | 2.0 | 15 | 84 | 1,015.2 | 0.92 / 6.21 | 95 | 125.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.5 | 1.9 | 40 | 81 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 0.1 | 204 | 68 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 99 | 68.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 1.2 | 201 | 69 | 1,010.5 | 4.35 / 4.36 | 81 | 816.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.7 | 1.6 | 37 | 82 | 1,013.3 | 0.34 / 4.71 | 57 | 124.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.5 | 1.4 | 61 | 89 | 1,013.3 | 0.85 / 5.55 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.3 | 1.5 | 40 | 83 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 1.35 | 100 | 25.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.0 | 1.0 | 345 | 89 | 1,013.1 | 2.35 / 3.70 | 99 | 142.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.9 | 0.8 | 73 | 89 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.73 | 82 | 52.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitaba?
Now 18.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 22.5 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 6.2 mm. Solar peaks near 595 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 6.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gitaba today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Gitaba?
Local time is 02:40. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitaba?
Gitaba is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gitaba?
DEM 1,253 m.
Where is Gitaba located?
It is at -3.85790, 29.47430 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitaba in?
It is in Burundi.