Location & Surroundings
Gitongo is a locality in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,562 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gitega, 27 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is 27 km to the south. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 64 km away.
Basic Data
- Type locality (LCTY)
- a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 11' 27" S, 29° 52' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 1562 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 949 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:56
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Nearby
Weather in Gitongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 30.5 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 899 W/m2.
Temperature
19.3 C
Wind
0.5 m/s W (258 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
63 %
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 | 19.3 | 0.5 | 258 | 62 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 3.5 | 100 | 37 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 65.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.5 | 3.6 | 98 | 21 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 899.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 1.5 | 347 | 36 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 96.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.6 | 0.9 | 258 | 54 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 2.0 | 126 | 41 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 48.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.0 | 2.3 | 112 | 27 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 682.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 0.4 | 220 | 39 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 121.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.8 | 1.2 | 240 | 46 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 1.1 | 107 | 46 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 26.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.6 | 1.6 | 166 | 38 | 1,009.3 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 83 | 433.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 1.0 | 344 | 56 | 1,012.9 | 0.32 / 0.48 | 95 | 149.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.6 | 1.2 | 238 | 66 | 1,011.5 | 0.18 / 0.66 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitongo?
Now 19.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 30.5 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 899 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 05:49 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gitongo?
Local time is 09:56. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitongo?
Gitongo is a locality.
What is the elevation of Gitongo?
DEM 1,562 m.
Where is Gitongo located?
It is at -3.19075, 29.87846 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitongo in?
It is in Burundi.