Location & Surroundings
Gitabo is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,761 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rutana, 21 km to the southeast. The national capital Gitega is 37 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 81 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° 45' 32" S, 29° 54' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 1761 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 571 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:31
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gitabo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitabo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 29.1 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 858 W/m2.
Temperature
17.7 C
Wind
0.6 m/s SW (239 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
69 %
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 | 17.7 | 0.6 | 239 | 59 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 2.7 | 102 | 43 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 73.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.1 | 2.8 | 121 | 25 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 857.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.2 | 0.3 | 171 | 40 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 145.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.3 | 0.9 | 289 | 49 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.7 | 1.4 | 101 | 44 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 19.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.5 | 3.4 | 152 | 29 | 1,010.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 92 | 692.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.1 | 0.6 | 269 | 49 | 1,014.7 | 0.04 / 0.06 | 10 | 135.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.1 | 1.1 | 290 | 54 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 4.5 | 92 | 53 | 1,017.5 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 29 | 76.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.6 | 2.7 | 136 | 35 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 693.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.7 | 1.7 | 246 | 57 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 7 | 100.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.9 | 0.7 | 293 | 58 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 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 Gitabo?
Now 17.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 29.1 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 858 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 Gitabo today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Gitabo?
Local time is 09:31. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitabo?
Gitabo is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gitabo?
DEM 1,761 m.
Where is Gitabo located?
It is at -3.75890, 29.90830 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitabo in?
It is in Burundi.