Location & Surroundings
Gitanga is a settlement in Cibitoke, Burundi, at 1,320 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cibitoke, 19 km to the west. The national capital Gitega is 89 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 42 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° 56' 36" S, 29° 17' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 1320 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 702 p/km²
- Built-up 4.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:56
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 16 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 21.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 27.7 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 802 W/m2.
Temperature
21.6 C
Wind
0.6 m/s N (346 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,015.4 hPa
Clouds
54 %
Precip
0.09 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 | 21.6 | 0.6 | 346 | 69 | 1,015.4 | - / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.7 | 3.1 | 155 | 49 | 1,009.9 | 0.84 / 0.84 | 24 | 802.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.5 | 1.7 | 35 | 82 | 1,013.2 | 1.41 / 2.25 | 69 | 255.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.3 | 1.8 | 21 | 82 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 0.7 | 240 | 61 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 58 | 89.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.1 | 3.4 | 130 | 48 | 1,008.2 | 0.46 / 0.55 | 52 | 691.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.3 | 1.9 | 43 | 76 | 1,011.6 | 0.30 / 0.85 | 100 | 175.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.9 | 1.6 | 21 | 76 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.8 | 0.3 | 250 | 56 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 68.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.2 | 3.1 | 144 | 44 | 1,006.5 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 96 | 702.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.1 | 1.2 | 25 | 75 | 1,010.7 | 0.42 / 0.53 | 100 | 207.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.5 | 1.3 | 3 | 79 | 1,010.5 | 0.24 / 0.77 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.6 | 0.9 | 194 | 64 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 99 | 56.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitanga?
Now 21.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 27.7 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 802 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 Gitanga today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Gitanga?
Local time is 15:56. 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 1,320 m.
Where is Gitanga located?
It is at -2.94340, 29.28480 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitanga in?
It is in Burundi.