Location & Surroundings
Gitaba is a settlement in Cibitoke, Burundi, at 1,144 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cibitoke, 4 km to the west. The national capital Gitega is about 105 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 53 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
2° 52' 26" S, 29° 9' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 1144 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 450 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:26
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:56
- 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 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 24.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 4.3 mm. Solar peaks near 548 W/m2.
Temperature
17.8 C
Wind
1.0 m/s N (352 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,017.9 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
4.32 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 | 17.8 | 1.0 | 352 | 91 | 1,017.9 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.8 | 0.7 | 14 | 88 | 1,016.5 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.2 | 0.3 | 20 | 83 | 1,019.2 | 0.16 / 0.30 | 82 | 27.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 1.6 | 96 | 61 | 1,012.8 | 2.56 / 2.86 | 63 | 548.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.4 | 0.6 | 315 | 91 | 1,016.1 | 1.46 / 4.32 | 100 | 164.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.4 | 0.8 | 24 | 90 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 1.59 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.4 | 0.8 | 325 | 80 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 1.50 | 95 | 40.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 1.2 | 71 | 61 | 1,009.7 | 3.11 / 4.62 | 73 | 764.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.4 | 1.0 | 21 | 89 | 1,014.2 | 0.38 / 4.99 | 99 | 76.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.5 | 0.9 | 16 | 90 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 1.16 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.2 | 0.7 | 142 | 88 | 1,016.5 | 1.81 / 2.97 | 88 | 39.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.1 | 0.4 | 233 | 94 | 1,013.6 | 5.47 / 8.44 | 100 | 142.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.9 | 0.1 | 80 | 94 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.81 | 75 | 57.0 | 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 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 24.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 4.3 mm. Solar peaks near 548 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gitaba today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Gitaba?
Local time is 07:26. 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 1,144 m.
Where is Gitaba located?
It is at -2.87400, 29.15620 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitaba in?
It is in Burundi.