Location & Surroundings
Gitobwe is a settlement in Kayanza, Burundi, at 1,660 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ngozi, 19 km to the northeast. The national capital Gitega is 47 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 56 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 2' 59" S, 29° 44' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 1660 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,353 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:54
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Weather in Gitobwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitobwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 25.2 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 731 W/m2.
Temperature
16.2 C
Wind
1.3 m/s W (257 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 16.2 | 1.3 | 257 | 86 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 1.1 | 44 | 61 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 93.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.2 | 5.1 | 133 | 46 | 1,010.2 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 731.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.3 | 0.9 | 338 | 61 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 186.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.5 | 0.8 | 293 | 75 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 1.3 | 89 | 60 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 64.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 2.0 | 89 | 45 | 1,010.7 | 1.57 / 1.57 | 100 | 531.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.3 | 1.6 | 308 | 89 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.73 | 80 | 88.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 14.8 | 0.8 | 312 | 85 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.1 | 1.9 | 114 | 62 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 70.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.6 | 2.7 | 113 | 32 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 806.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.1 | 1.2 | 283 | 52 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 169.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.4 | 0.9 | 283 | 63 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitobwe?
Now 16.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 25.2 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 731 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 Gitobwe today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Gitobwe?
Local time is 12:54. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitobwe?
Gitobwe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gitobwe?
DEM 1,660 m.
Where is Gitobwe located?
It is at -3.04980, 29.74060 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitobwe in?
It is in Burundi.