Location & Surroundings
Gitara is a settlement in Bururi, Burundi, at 1,966 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bururi, 23 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is 48 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 58 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° 44' 45" S, 29° 37' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 1966 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 494 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:43
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 17 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 16.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 20.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 2.5 mm. Solar peaks near 572 W/m2.
Temperature
16.5 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NE (56 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
93 %
Precip
2.47 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 | 16.5 | 1.9 | 56 | 89 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.3 | 1.0 | 7 | 86 | 1,015.1 | 0.71 / 0.71 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.3 | 0.2 | 282 | 68 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 80 | 87.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.5 | 1.0 | 120 | 76 | 1,013.3 | 2.18 / 2.21 | 100 | 572.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.7 | 0.7 | 36 | 85 | 1,014.8 | 0.26 / 2.47 | 95 | 114.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.1 | 1.3 | 33 | 88 | 1,014.9 | 1.30 / 3.76 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.9 | 1.2 | 90 | 71 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 68 | 91.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.6 | 2.0 | 98 | 74 | 1,012.9 | 6.25 / 6.47 | 73 | 694.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.0 | 1.9 | 48 | 92 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 6.02 | 100 | 224.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.3 | 1.8 | 24 | 86 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.96 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 1.6 | 47 | 68 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 87.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 1.8 | 116 | 54 | 1,010.4 | 2.84 / 2.84 | 100 | 824.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.1 | 1.7 | 39 | 88 | 1,013.9 | 0.44 / 3.28 | 22 | 175.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitara?
Now 16.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 20.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 2.5 mm. Solar peaks near 572 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gitara today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Gitara?
Local time is 05:43. 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 1,966 m.
Where is Gitara located?
It is at -3.74580, 29.62800 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitara in?
It is in Burundi.