Location & Surroundings
Gitamo is a settlement in Kayanza, Burundi, at 1,650 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ngozi, 19 km to the north. The national capital Gitega is 40 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° 4' 54" S, 29° 49' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 1650 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,036 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:30
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 14 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 25.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 25.3 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 627 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
2.2 m/s E (71 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,009.3 hPa
Clouds
78 %
Precip
0.13 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 | 25.1 | 2.2 | 71 | 45 | 1,009.3 | - / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.4 | 0.6 | 297 | 62 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 151.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.4 | 0.7 | 334 | 73 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.1 | 1.4 | 102 | 61 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 64.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.3 | 1.9 | 112 | 41 | 1,010.4 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 99 | 626.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.6 | 1.2 | 324 | 76 | 1,015.4 | 0.13 / 0.26 | 95 | 77.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.6 | 1.2 | 260 | 82 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.1 | 2.2 | 144 | 53 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 75.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.8 | 3.3 | 114 | 29 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 813.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.3 | 0.3 | 311 | 48 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 104.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.9 | 0.9 | 285 | 62 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.8 | 2.7 | 94 | 47 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 98.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.1 | 2.7 | 120 | 26 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 866.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitamo?
Now 25.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 25.3 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 627 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 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 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Gitamo?
Local time is 22:30. 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 1,650 m.
Where is Gitamo located?
It is at -3.08160, 29.82370 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitamo in?
It is in Burundi.