Location & Surroundings
Gitibu is a third-order administrative division in Kayanza, Burundi, at 1,660 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Muramvya, 20 km to the southwest. The national capital Gitega is 40 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 51 km away.
Basic Data
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 7' 23" S, 29° 43' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 1660 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,362 p/km²
- Built-up 5.0%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:02
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Weather in Gitibu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitibu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 29.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 828 W/m2.
Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NW (334 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,015.4 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 19.4 | 1.2 | 334 | 63 | 1,015.4 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.5 | 0.6 | 241 | 68 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.8 | 0.6 | 145 | 57 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 40.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.1 | 3.1 | 103 | 28 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 828.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.1 | 1.7 | 280 | 48 | 1,011.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 74 | 148.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.4 | 0.5 | 221 | 72 | 1,012.9 | 0.88 / 0.88 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.5 | 1.5 | 72 | 66 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 72.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.3 | 2.1 | 128 | 44 | 1,009.5 | 0.35 / 0.38 | 93 | 750.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.4 | 1.7 | 321 | 89 | 1,015.2 | 7.41 / 7.79 | 100 | 89.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.4 | 1.1 | 309 | 87 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 2.60 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 1.1 | 44 | 70 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 93.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.0 | 1.5 | 207 | 55 | 1,010.0 | 2.18 / 2.18 | 50 | 646.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.8 | 1.5 | 287 | 92 | 1,015.0 | 2.28 / 4.46 | 85 | 113.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitibu?
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 29.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 828 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 Gitibu today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Gitibu?
Local time is 07:02. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitibu?
Gitibu is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Gitibu?
DEM 1,660 m.
Where is Gitibu located?
It is at -3.12305, 29.72722 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitibu in?
It is in Burundi.