Location & Surroundings
Gitara is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 2,127 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Isale, 30 km to the northwest. The national capital Gitega is 34 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 45 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 33' 46" S, 29° 38' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 2127 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 384 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:59
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Weather in Gitara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 25.0 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 636 W/m2.
Temperature
25.0 C
Wind
2.5 m/s E (90 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,010.4 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 25.0 | 2.5 | 90 | 37 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.7 | 0.2 | 301 | 68 | 1,016.1 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 71 | 46.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.8 | 0.3 | 55 | 69 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.4 | 3.1 | 110 | 53 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 41.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.8 | 3.7 | 128 | 35 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 636.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.0 | 1.0 | 169 | 51 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 165.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.3 | 0.3 | 143 | 55 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.8 | 2.3 | 73 | 45 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 94.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.8 | 1.6 | 120 | 28 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 932.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.7 | 1.0 | 211 | 56 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 228.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.2 | 0.7 | 355 | 58 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.2 | 0.7 | 56 | 57 | 1,016.3 | 0.53 / 0.53 | 98 | 58.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.5 | 1.5 | 140 | 41 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.52 | 86 | 502.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitara?
Now 25.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 25.0 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 636 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 05:37 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Gitara?
Local time is 20:59. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitara?
Gitara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gitara?
DEM 2,127 m.
Where is Gitara located?
It is at -3.56280, 29.64550 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitara in?
It is in Burundi.