Location & Surroundings
Gitara is a settlement in Rutana, Burundi, at 1,188 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rutana, 25 km to the west. The national capital Gitega is 63 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, about 120 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° 54' 22" S, 30° 13' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 1188 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 307 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:08
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gitara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 20.8 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 221 W/m2.
Temperature
17.4 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (170 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,020.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 17.4 | 1.1 | 170 | 96 | 1,020.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 1.7 | 165 | 77 | 1,016.3 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 62 | 220.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.4 | 1.4 | 56 | 96 | 1,019.3 | 1.98 / 2.20 | 94 | 175.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.0 | 0.9 | 283 | 94 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.6 | 0.4 | 47 | 85 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 45.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.8 | 2.3 | 80 | 57 | 1,013.3 | 1.01 / 1.02 | 62 | 759.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.9 | 1.2 | 282 | 92 | 1,016.4 | 4.98 / 6.00 | 100 | 188.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.1 | 1.2 | 30 | 94 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.68 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.5 | 0.4 | 0 | 78 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.68 | 40 | 87.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.4 | 0.6 | 148 | 52 | 1,011.4 | 5.91 / 6.59 | 97 | 864.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.4 | 1.6 | 271 | 92 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 4.21 | 77 | 188.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.3 | 0.9 | 281 | 90 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.0 | 0.6 | 56 | 84 | 1,017.0 | 2.49 / 2.72 | 53 | 63.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitara?
Now 17.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 20.8 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 221 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 Gitara today?
Sunrise around 05:33 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Gitara?
Local time is 18:08. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitara?
Gitara is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gitara?
DEM 1,188 m.
Where is Gitara located?
It is at -3.90610, 30.21980 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitara in?
It is in Burundi.