Location & Surroundings
Gitandu is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,677 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Muyinga, 16 km to the northeast. The national capital Gitega is 64 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kirundo 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
2° 57' 46" S, 30° 15' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 1677 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 222 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:53
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gitandu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitandu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 21.7 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 592 W/m2.
Temperature
21.2 C
Wind
0.2 m/s SE (127 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,018.0 hPa
Clouds
55 %
Precip
0.08 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 | 21.2 | 0.2 | 127 | 72 | 1,018.0 | - / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.3 | 0.7 | 165 | 73 | 1,013.3 | 2.97 / 2.97 | 65 | 591.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.2 | 1.4 | 249 | 84 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.56 | 69 | 190.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.1 | 1.3 | 285 | 95 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.7 | 0.3 | 228 | 68 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 20 | 95.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 1.4 | 182 | 58 | 1,011.3 | 7.20 / 7.28 | 94 | 890.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.4 | 1.4 | 3 | 95 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 5.00 | 100 | 208.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.4 | 1.5 | 277 | 97 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.69 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.0 | 0.4 | 25 | 85 | 1,016.6 | 0.09 / 0.78 | 42 | 57.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.3 | 1.7 | 28 | 88 | 1,012.8 | 8.49 / 9.28 | 100 | 667.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.7 | 1.9 | 251 | 95 | 1,017.2 | 0.86 / 10.14 | 100 | 12.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.8 | 1.7 | 252 | 98 | 1,016.8 | 4.96 / 15.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.6 | 1.7 | 228 | 88 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 1.25 | 98 | 49.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitandu?
Now 21.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 21.7 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 592 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 Gitandu today?
Sunrise around 05:34 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Gitandu?
Local time is 16:53. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitandu?
Gitandu is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gitandu?
DEM 1,677 m.
Where is Gitandu located?
It is at -2.96290, 30.26330 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitandu in?
It is in Burundi.