Location & Surroundings
Gitanga is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 2,018 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Muramvya, 5 km to the northeast. The national capital Gitega is 40 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 30 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° 18' 15" S, 29° 35' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 2018 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 476 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:19
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gitanga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitanga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 26.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 487 W/m2.
Temperature
26.2 C
Wind
1.2 m/s N (10 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
87 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 26.2 | 1.2 | 10 | 36 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 0.4 | 120 | 56 | 1,014.7 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 12 | 117.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.0 | 0.9 | 129 | 63 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.2 | 2.9 | 137 | 44 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 60.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.3 | 0.8 | 60 | 42 | 1,011.8 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 80 | 487.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.0 | 0.7 | 148 | 55 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 58 | 165.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.5 | 0.6 | 110 | 62 | 1,013.1 | 0.04 / 0.07 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.7 | 2.4 | 105 | 50 | 1,016.3 | 0.43 / 0.50 | 100 | 63.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.6 | 0.3 | 157 | 37 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 94 | 519.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 1.1 | 71 | 56 | 1,013.0 | 0.15 / 0.27 | 83 | 75.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.8 | 0.5 | 147 | 59 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.3 | 1.7 | 109 | 52 | 1,015.5 | 0.31 / 0.32 | 94 | 42.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.2 | 0.9 | 351 | 41 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 99 | 529.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitanga?
Now 26.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 26.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 487 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 05:49 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gitanga?
Local time is 23:19. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitanga?
Gitanga is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gitanga?
DEM 2,018 m.
Where is Gitanga located?
It is at -3.30430, 29.58850 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitanga in?
It is in Burundi.