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 12:11
- 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 19.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 30.0 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 871 W/m2.
Temperature
19.0 C
Wind
0.5 m/s S (198 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
89 %
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 | 19.0 | 0.5 | 198 | 52 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 2.3 | 100 | 42 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 66.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.0 | 3.5 | 103 | 24 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 870.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 2.1 | 159 | 36 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 140.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.7 | 1.0 | 287 | 48 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 1.7 | 102 | 41 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 43.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.7 | 3.7 | 125 | 29 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 691.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.7 | 0.9 | 199 | 46 | 1,014.0 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 52 | 85.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.6 | 1.1 | 276 | 54 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 3.4 | 101 | 52 | 1,017.2 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 12 | 76.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.1 | 4.6 | 124 | 28 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 99 | 780.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.6 | 1.7 | 232 | 54 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 7 | 100.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.2 | 0.8 | 240 | 59 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitaba?
Now 19.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 30.0 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 871 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 05:52 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Gitaba?
Local time is 12:11. 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.