Location & Surroundings
Gitanga is a settlement in Bubanza, Burundi, at 1,290 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bubanza, 12 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is 80 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 39 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° 58' 34" S, 29° 22' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 1290 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 402 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:12
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 17 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 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 23.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 106 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
1.6 m/s E (88 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
1.59 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 | 23.7 | 1.6 | 88 | 65 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.7 | 0.5 | 277 | 94 | 1,016.8 | 7.80 / 7.80 | 98 | 105.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.3 | 0.8 | 22 | 90 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.64 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.0 | 0.8 | 59 | 88 | 1,018.2 | 0.52 / 1.16 | 100 | 15.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.9 | 0.4 | 276 | 82 | 1,014.0 | 0.44 / 1.59 | 100 | 92.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.6 | 0.9 | 8 | 88 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.74 | 91 | 55.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.9 | 1.2 | 36 | 88 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.51 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.7 | 1.1 | 5 | 94 | 1,020.5 | 5.17 / 5.68 | 100 | 3.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.0 | 1.2 | 291 | 78 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 2.43 | 100 | 162.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.1 | 1.4 | 41 | 88 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 1.06 | 96 | 122.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.1 | 1.2 | 38 | 87 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.4 | 0.6 | 267 | 70 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 78.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.7 | 2.7 | 188 | 56 | 1,013.0 | 2.40 / 2.40 | 55 | 808.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitanga?
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 23.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 106 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.6 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 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Gitanga?
Local time is 01:12. 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 1,290 m.
Where is Gitanga located?
It is at -2.97610, 29.36860 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitanga in?
It is in Burundi.