Location & Surroundings
Gitongwe is a settlement in Rumonge, Burundi, at 1,359 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rumonge, 13 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is 71 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 61 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
3° 51' 30" S, 29° 27' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 1359 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 554 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:48
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gitongwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitongwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 22.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 5.8 mm. Solar peaks near 599 W/m2.
Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
2.4 m/s N (19 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,016.8 hPa
Clouds
77 %
Precip
5.77 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 | 2.4 | 19 | 86 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.4 | 1.9 | 40 | 83 | 1,015.8 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 0.4 | 336 | 70 | 1,018.2 | 0.20 / 0.38 | 78 | 69.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.7 | 1.4 | 202 | 72 | 1,013.4 | 4.54 / 4.92 | 69 | 598.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.7 | 2.0 | 11 | 82 | 1,015.1 | 0.85 / 5.77 | 94 | 133.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.9 | 2.0 | 31 | 80 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.0 | 0.1 | 322 | 68 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 98 | 68.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 1.2 | 196 | 68 | 1,010.4 | 4.04 / 4.07 | 80 | 819.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.1 | 1.5 | 34 | 81 | 1,013.1 | 0.30 / 4.37 | 57 | 133.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.9 | 1.2 | 62 | 88 | 1,013.2 | 0.79 / 5.16 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.6 | 1.6 | 31 | 83 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 1.33 | 100 | 26.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.4 | 1.2 | 345 | 88 | 1,012.9 | 2.50 / 3.83 | 99 | 142.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.3 | 0.6 | 81 | 88 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.68 | 79 | 56.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitongwe?
Now 19.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 22.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 5.8 mm. Solar peaks near 599 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gitongwe today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Gitongwe?
Local time is 02:48. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitongwe?
Gitongwe is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gitongwe?
DEM 1,359 m.
Where is Gitongwe located?
It is at -3.85820, 29.45600 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitongwe in?
It is in Burundi.