Location & Surroundings
Gitanga is a third-order administrative division in Rutana, Burundi, at 1,228 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruyigi, 24 km to the north. The national capital Gitega is 47 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, about 110 km away.
Basic Data
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 41' 31" S, 30° 14' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 1228 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 250 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:42
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Weather in Gitanga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitanga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 27.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 634 W/m2.
Temperature
19.1 C
Wind
1.9 m/s W (288 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 19.1 | 1.9 | 288 | 83 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 0.8 | 112 | 67 | 1,016.1 | 1.19 / 1.19 | 90 | 93.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.7 | 2.4 | 15 | 46 | 1,010.0 | 2.25 / 3.45 | 70 | 634.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.8 | 1.6 | 318 | 66 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 25 | 92.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.2 | 1.6 | 322 | 71 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.9 | 1.3 | 357 | 54 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 87.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 2.4 | 355 | 53 | 1,008.5 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 448.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.7 | 1.8 | 250 | 80 | 1,013.8 | 1.89 / 1.99 | 100 | 85.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.6 | 1.6 | 309 | 85 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 1.11 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 1.8 | 29 | 72 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.48 | 100 | 68.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.9 | 1.8 | 118 | 46 | 1,009.5 | 1.51 / 1.98 | 88 | 704.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.8 | 2.2 | 12 | 82 | 1,015.5 | 0.43 / 2.41 | 100 | 59.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.8 | 1.2 | 316 | 83 | 1,012.8 | 3.11 / 5.52 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitanga?
Now 19.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 27.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 634 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 Gitanga today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Gitanga?
Local time is 11:42. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitanga?
Gitanga is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Gitanga?
DEM 1,228 m.
Where is Gitanga located?
It is at -3.69190, 30.24910 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitanga in?
It is in Burundi.