Location & Surroundings
Gitanga is a peak in Ruyigi, Burundi, at 1,536 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cankuzo, 12 km to the north. The national capital Gitega is 68 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 100 km away.
Overview
Gitanga is mountain in Burundi.
It is located in Ruyigi Province, Burundi.
Basic Data
- Country Burundi
- Located in Ruyigi Province
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 19' 37" S, 30° 31' 55" E
- Elevation 1536 m (DEM: 1523 m)
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 214 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:42
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Weather in Gitanga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitanga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 20.1 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 224 W/m2.
Temperature
16.8 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NW (315 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,016.4 hPa
Clouds
93 %
Precip
0.52 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 | 16.8 | 1.0 | 315 | 95 | 1,016.4 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.1 | 1.3 | 296 | 92 | 1,019.5 | 5.06 / 5.06 | 92 | 18.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.1 | 0.7 | 304 | 84 | 1,014.7 | 0.53 / 5.59 | 94 | 223.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.7 | 0.8 | 307 | 86 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.77 | 20 | 81.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.1 | 1.3 | 319 | 91 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.52 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.1 | 0.2 | 314 | 75 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 98.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.9 | 1.1 | 77 | 47 | 1,009.3 | 2.12 / 2.12 | 56 | 874.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.2 | 1.1 | 300 | 85 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 1.98 | 92 | 163.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.7 | 0.1 | 249 | 97 | 1,013.4 | 4.10 / 6.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.6 | 1.1 | 184 | 92 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 5.39 | 100 | 25.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.3 | 2.0 | 146 | 82 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 4.70 | 100 | 475.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.5 | 0.9 | 188 | 97 | 1,014.3 | 0.14 / 4.84 | 99 | 96.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.6 | 0.8 | 192 | 97 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 1.54 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitanga?
Now 16.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 20.1 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 224 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gitanga today?
Sunrise around 05:33 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
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 peak.
What is the elevation of Gitanga?
Elevation about 1,536 m. DEM 1,523 m.
Where is Gitanga located?
It is at -3.32689, 30.53187 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitanga in?
It is in Burundi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry