Location & Surroundings
Gitasi is a settlement in Ngozi, Burundi, at 1,770 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ngozi, 5 km to the southeast. The national capital Gitega is 63 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 49 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
2° 52' 21" S, 29° 47' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 1770 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 121 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:17
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gitasi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitasi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 22.0 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 6.5 mm. Solar peaks near 808 W/m2.
Temperature
16.6 C
Wind
0.9 m/s W (276 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
6.52 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 | 16.6 | 0.9 | 276 | 85 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.3 | 0.9 | 270 | 92 | 1,016.2 | 1.12 / 1.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.7 | 0.5 | 95 | 77 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 84.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.0 | 1.6 | 69 | 73 | 1,013.2 | 5.65 / 5.68 | 100 | 808.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.5 | 0.8 | 215 | 95 | 1,016.8 | 0.84 / 6.52 | 65 | 30.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.4 | 0.9 | 262 | 91 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.3 | 0.8 | 166 | 76 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 90.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.6 | 1.4 | 63 | 52 | 1,011.0 | 3.05 / 3.05 | 75 | 877.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 16.7 | 0.8 | 249 | 91 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 2.59 | 26 | 107.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.0 | 0.7 | 256 | 97 | 1,014.5 | 1.66 / 4.25 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.7 | 0.6 | 85 | 80 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.85 | 28 | 94.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.0 | 2.5 | 112 | 65 | 1,011.3 | 3.84 / 4.69 | 59 | 802.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.8 | 1.2 | 290 | 95 | 1,015.6 | 0.09 / 4.78 | 100 | 197.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitasi?
Now 16.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 22.0 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 6.5 mm. Solar peaks near 808 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 6.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gitasi today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Gitasi?
Local time is 03:17. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitasi?
Gitasi is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gitasi?
DEM 1,770 m.
Where is Gitasi located?
It is at -2.87250, 29.79860 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitasi in?
It is in Burundi.