Location & Surroundings
Gitanga is a settlement in Rutana, Burundi, at 1,689 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rutana, less than 2 km away. The national capital Gitega is 56 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 99 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° 55' 40" S, 29° 58' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 1689 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 331 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:25
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated localitys nearby
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Weather in Gitanga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitanga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 30.6 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 898 W/m2.
Temperature
19.0 C
Wind
0.2 m/s N (19 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
72 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 19.0 | 0.2 | 19 | 68 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 3.7 | 91 | 54 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 92.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.6 | 5.2 | 111 | 23 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 897.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 1.1 | 23 | 37 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 115.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 0.4 | 267 | 45 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.1 | 4.7 | 90 | 45 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 92.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.3 | 3.5 | 109 | 33 | 1,009.3 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 55 | 596.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 1.7 | 315 | 48 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 179.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.4 | 0.4 | 22 | 56 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.4 | 3.7 | 86 | 48 | 1,015.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 99 | 85.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.0 | 4.8 | 126 | 27 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 757.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 1.9 | 249 | 45 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 76.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.6 | 1.4 | 41 | 52 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitanga?
Now 19.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 30.6 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 898 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 05:41 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Gitanga?
Local time is 11:25. 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 1,689 m.
Where is Gitanga located?
It is at -3.92790, 29.97510 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitanga in?
It is in Burundi.