Location & Surroundings
Gitaba is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,739 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gitega, 17 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 79 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° 34' 12" S, 29° 58' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 1739 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 693 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:51
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 7 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 23.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 27.0 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 540 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
2.8 m/s E (111 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,016.5 hPa
Clouds
20 %
Precip
0.70 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 | 23.0 | 2.8 | 111 | 47 | 1,016.5 | - / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.0 | 3.5 | 114 | 34 | 1,011.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 99 | 539.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.0 | 0.9 | 279 | 55 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 52.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.6 | 1.2 | 290 | 69 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.7 | 1.5 | 109 | 56 | 1,017.3 | 0.70 / 0.70 | 7 | 75.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.4 | 3.3 | 83 | 35 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.52 | 98 | 713.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.7 | 1.5 | 265 | 64 | 1,014.6 | 0.11 / 0.63 | 23 | 39.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.3 | 1.2 | 214 | 72 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.8 | 3.6 | 97 | 51 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 58 | 61.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.8 | 4.1 | 140 | 32 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 710.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 1.7 | 159 | 40 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 95 | 102.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 0.9 | 229 | 48 | 1,012.0 | 0.01 / 0.03 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.8 | 3.7 | 104 | 47 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 29.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitaba?
Now 23.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 27.0 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 540 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gitaba today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Gitaba?
Local time is 13:51. 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 1,739 m.
Where is Gitaba located?
It is at -3.56990, 29.98160 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitaba in?
It is in Burundi.