Location & Surroundings
Gitera is a settlement in Cibitoke, Burundi, at 1,377 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bubanza, 14 km to the southeast. The national capital Gitega is 84 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 39 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° 58' 27" S, 29° 19' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 1377 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 334 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:35
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gitera
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitera, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 29.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 616 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
0.6 m/s SE (136 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,016.5 hPa
Clouds
85 %
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 | 22.2 | 0.6 | 136 | 47 | 1,016.5 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.1 | 2.6 | 156 | 31 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 616.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.2 | 1.0 | 113 | 53 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 205.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.4 | 1.2 | 343 | 47 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.6 | 1.1 | 163 | 38 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 55.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.3 | 2.7 | 151 | 30 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 595.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 1.1 | 66 | 43 | 1,011.9 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 98 | 233.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.1 | 1.2 | 47 | 52 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.3 | 0.1 | 330 | 42 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 31.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.5 | 4.2 | 152 | 31 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 588.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 1.6 | 50 | 49 | 1,011.7 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 31 | 173.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.5 | 1.7 | 32 | 52 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.7 | 0.6 | 243 | 39 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 71.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitera?
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 29.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 616 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 Gitera today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Gitera?
Local time is 13:35. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitera?
Gitera is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gitera?
DEM 1,377 m.
Where is Gitera located?
It is at -2.97430, 29.31890 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitera in?
It is in Burundi.