Location & Surroundings

Gitanga is a second-order administrative division in Rutana, Burundi, at 1,808 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rutana, 13 km to the northeast. The national capital Gitega is 65 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 100 km away.

Overview

Commune of Gitanga is commune in Rutana Province, Burundi — FR commune du Burundi.

It is located in Burunga, Burundi.

Also known as: ES Gitanga (Burunga)

Basic Data

  • Country Burundi
  • Located in Burunga
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    4° 0' 27" S, 29° 54' 7" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1808 m
  • Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Franc (BIF)
  • Phone Prefix +257

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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 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 29.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 835 W/m2.

Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NW (313 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 21.4 0.7 313 52 1,014.1 - / 0.00 94 0.0 n/a
6h 20.0 0.9 318 56 1,013.4 0.00 / 0.00 85 0.0 n/a
12h 23.1 3.2 87 45 1,016.8 0.00 / 0.00 78 79.8 n/a
18h 29.7 1.2 136 30 1,008.9 0.00 / 0.00 99 835.0 n/a
Tomorrow 22.6 0.9 272 53 1,011.4 0.00 / 0.00 97 180.5 n/a
30h 19.4 0.3 356 66 1,012.6 0.54 / 0.54 65 0.0 n/a
36h 23.2 1.4 41 53 1,015.4 0.00 / 0.10 100 70.3 n/a
42h 24.8 4.3 220 51 1,010.1 0.16 / 0.26 99 610.1 n/a
Wednesday 19.7 2.0 353 74 1,013.3 0.24 / 0.50 92 126.2 n/a
54h 18.5 1.3 292 74 1,011.4 0.94 / 1.43 100 0.0 n/a
60h 22.6 0.6 129 61 1,014.9 0.00 / 0.18 100 84.2 n/a
66h 25.8 1.4 147 47 1,009.3 2.67 / 2.84 97 615.6 n/a
Thursday 18.5 1.1 250 88 1,014.6 11.10 / 13.95 100 114.5 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitanga?
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 29.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 835 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 05:36 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Gitanga?
Local time is 02:39. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitanga?
Gitanga is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Gitanga?
DEM 1,808 m.
Where is Gitanga located?
It is at -4.00756, 29.90199 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitanga in?
It is in Burundi.

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Sources

Last updated 2018-02-17
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