Location & Surroundings
Gitongo is a third-order administrative division in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,643 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gitega, 21 km to the southeast. The national capital Gitega is 21 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 56 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° 16' 24" S, 29° 49' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 1643 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 406 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:08
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Weather in Gitongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 22.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 705 W/m2.
Temperature
15.7 C
Wind
0.9 m/s W (289 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,012.7 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 | 15.7 | 0.9 | 289 | 87 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.8 | 0.5 | 100 | 75 | 1,015.4 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 79 | 61.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 2.0 | 113 | 62 | 1,010.4 | 1.39 / 1.44 | 99 | 704.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.0 | 0.9 | 299 | 79 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 22 | 107.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.5 | 1.5 | 276 | 81 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.9 | 0.7 | 96 | 66 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 83.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.8 | 1.2 | 57 | 39 | 1,007.6 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 94 | 691.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.3 | 1.6 | 15 | 69 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 67 | 138.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.2 | 0.9 | 289 | 83 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.8 | 1.2 | 116 | 64 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 76.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 2.0 | 205 | 61 | 1,010.5 | 0.65 / 0.65 | 100 | 576.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.2 | 1.2 | 268 | 82 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.66 | 100 | 82.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 15.6 | 1.2 | 285 | 91 | 1,014.0 | 2.59 / 3.25 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitongo?
Now 15.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 22.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 705 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 Gitongo today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Gitongo?
Local time is 11:08. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitongo?
Gitongo is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Gitongo?
DEM 1,643 m.
Where is Gitongo located?
It is at -3.27341, 29.81905 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitongo in?
It is in Burundi.