Location & Surroundings
Gitakataka is an intermittent stream in Makamba, Burundi, at 1,431 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mabanda, 11 km to the west. The national capital Gitega is 93 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kigoma Airport, 74 km away.
Overview
Gitakataka is watercourse in Burundi.
It is located in Makamba Province, Burundi.
The elevation is around 1,431 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Burundi
- Located in Makamba Province
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
4° 15' 40" S, 29° 52' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 1431 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 393 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:44
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Weather in Gitakataka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitakataka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 31.8 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 939 W/m2.
Temperature
20.0 C
Wind
0.3 m/s N (340 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,013.0 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 | 20.0 | 0.3 | 340 | 45 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 2.1 | 81 | 32 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 88.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.8 | 0.9 | 207 | 22 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 938.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.5 | 1.5 | 282 | 37 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 281.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.2 | 0.8 | 303 | 37 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.5 | 1.4 | 151 | 36 | 1,015.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 54 | 31.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.4 | 1.1 | 150 | 29 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 737.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.3 | 0.8 | 275 | 42 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 131.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.3 | 0.7 | 267 | 47 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 2.1 | 56 | 43 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 21.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.4 | 1.7 | 161 | 25 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 787.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 0.8 | 250 | 40 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 205.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.7 | 0.5 | 57 | 41 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitakataka?
Now 20.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 31.8 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 939 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 Gitakataka today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Gitakataka?
Local time is 07:44. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitakataka?
Gitakataka is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Gitakataka?
DEM 1,431 m.
Where is Gitakataka located?
It is at -4.26100, 29.87030 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitakataka in?
It is in Burundi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry