Location & Surroundings
Gitega is a mountain in Rutana, Burundi, at 1,884 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rutana, 19 km to the west. The national capital Gitega is 57 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, about 110 km away.
Overview
Gitega is mountain in Burundi.
It is located in Rutana Province, Burundi.
Basic Data
- Country Burundi
- Located in Rutana Province
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 52' 57" S, 30° 9' 18" E
- Elevation 1884 m (DEM: 1881 m)
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 167 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:48
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Weather in Gitega
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitega, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 29.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 628 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
1.0 m/s S (199 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
77 %
Precip
0.12 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 | 20.8 | 1.0 | 199 | 58 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 2.2 | 137 | 52 | 1,015.0 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 33 | 57.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.2 | 2.3 | 111 | 32 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 86 | 627.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 2.1 | 248 | 55 | 1,012.1 | 0.03 / 0.06 | 96 | 90.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.9 | 0.8 | 302 | 66 | 1,011.5 | 0.06 / 0.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 0.7 | 71 | 56 | 1,015.2 | 0.45 / 0.57 | 100 | 58.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.4 | 3.3 | 161 | 33 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 76 | 682.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 1.2 | 350 | 52 | 1,010.9 | 0.21 / 0.33 | 93 | 94.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.3 | 0.7 | 320 | 63 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.4 | 0.6 | 193 | 71 | 1,015.9 | 2.65 / 2.90 | 100 | 20.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.1 | 1.8 | 192 | 63 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 1.58 | 98 | 501.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.5 | 2.1 | 312 | 75 | 1,013.2 | 1.77 / 3.35 | 100 | 31.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.0 | 1.5 | 302 | 82 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitega?
Now 20.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 29.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 628 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gitega today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Gitega?
Local time is 08:48. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitega?
Gitega is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Gitega?
Elevation about 1,884 m. DEM 1,881 m.
Where is Gitega located?
It is at -3.88260, 30.15490 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitega in?
It is in Burundi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry