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 18:07
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 17 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 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 23.4 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 570 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
1.2 m/s N (14 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
87 %
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 | 20.8 | 1.2 | 14 | 70 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 1.1 | 149 | 57 | 1,010.2 | 0.88 / 0.88 | 92 | 570.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.8 | 1.5 | 296 | 70 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.79 | 100 | 111.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.5 | 1.3 | 277 | 77 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 1.1 | 81 | 62 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 94.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 3.3 | 43 | 58 | 1,009.2 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 99 | 642.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.1 | 1.0 | 304 | 70 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 37 | 60.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.9 | 0.9 | 305 | 75 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.5 | 1.1 | 135 | 61 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 72.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 3.4 | 73 | 50 | 1,009.6 | 0.55 / 0.56 | 95 | 618.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.9 | 1.3 | 265 | 81 | 1,013.4 | 0.70 / 1.26 | 73 | 76.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.3 | 0.7 | 312 | 87 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.53 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.8 | 1.0 | 106 | 73 | 1,017.8 | 1.02 / 1.55 | 100 | 91.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitaba?
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 23.4 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 570 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 05:35 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Gitaba?
Local time is 18:07. 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.