Location & Surroundings
Gitamo is a settlement in Rumonge, Burundi, at 2,319 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bururi, 28 km to the southeast. The national capital Gitega is 57 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 50 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° 43' 34" S, 29° 30' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 2319 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 663 p/km²
- Built-up 3.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:24
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gitamo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitamo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.2 to 21.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 1.9 mm. Solar peaks near 697 W/m2.
Temperature
16.0 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NE (63 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,016.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.87 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 | 16.0 | 1.9 | 63 | 85 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.2 | 0.8 | 112 | 76 | 1,018.2 | 0.89 / 0.89 | 100 | 75.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.3 | 0.7 | 160 | 74 | 1,013.9 | 7.13 / 8.02 | 93 | 696.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.1 | 1.8 | 48 | 89 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 5.53 | 58 | 70.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.2 | 1.0 | 59 | 89 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 1.87 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.2 | 0.4 | 358 | 76 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.62 | 100 | 76.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.5 | 0.9 | 130 | 73 | 1,013.1 | 3.94 / 4.57 | 97 | 676.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.6 | 1.4 | 84 | 87 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 3.15 | 100 | 75.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.3 | 1.6 | 70 | 86 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 1.52 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.8 | 0.8 | 41 | 82 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 1.00 | 98 | 12.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.1 | 1.2 | 194 | 79 | 1,012.3 | 3.31 / 4.31 | 99 | 547.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.0 | 1.1 | 146 | 95 | 1,016.1 | 4.50 / 8.81 | 100 | 35.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.1 | 0.5 | 334 | 93 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 2.30 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitamo?
Now 16.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.2 to 21.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 1.9 mm. Solar peaks near 697 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gitamo today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Gitamo?
Local time is 14:24. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitamo?
Gitamo is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gitamo?
DEM 2,319 m.
Where is Gitamo located?
It is at -3.72610, 29.51250 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitamo in?
It is in Burundi.