Location & Surroundings
Gitaba is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,594 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gitega, 26 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is 26 km to the south. 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° 12' 23" S, 29° 51' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 1594 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 919 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:11
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 18:00
- 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 18.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 29.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 831 W/m2.
Temperature
18.7 C
Wind
0.5 m/s W (285 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 18.7 | 0.5 | 285 | 51 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 1.9 | 100 | 42 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 58.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.9 | 3.6 | 93 | 24 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 830.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 0.8 | 284 | 42 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 204.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.8 | 0.7 | 279 | 54 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 0.9 | 93 | 44 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 34.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.0 | 1.6 | 146 | 28 | 1,009.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 94 | 590.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.5 | 0.4 | 188 | 48 | 1,014.0 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 95 | 86.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.2 | 0.9 | 281 | 58 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 1.4 | 106 | 52 | 1,017.2 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 1 | 72.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.9 | 0.2 | 115 | 33 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 91 | 611.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 1.2 | 285 | 54 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 42 | 69.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.3 | 0.6 | 275 | 60 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 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 18.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 29.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 831 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 18:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
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 1,594 m.
Where is Gitaba located?
It is at -3.20630, 29.86170 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitaba in?
It is in Burundi.