Location & Surroundings
Gitongwe is a settlement in Muyinga, Burundi, at 1,602 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Muyinga, 4 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is 83 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 40 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
2° 48' 42" S, 30° 20' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 1602 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 736 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:18
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 13 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 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 25.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 3.6 mm. Solar peaks near 679 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NE (62 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,010.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
3.65 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 | 24.9 | 1.6 | 62 | 53 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.5 | 0.7 | 58 | 73 | 1,013.7 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 15 | 55.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.0 | 1.4 | 269 | 88 | 1,013.9 | 0.96 / 1.24 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 0.6 | 92 | 70 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 92 | 83.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.3 | 0.6 | 140 | 55 | 1,010.9 | 3.47 / 3.65 | 94 | 679.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.8 | 1.8 | 213 | 91 | 1,015.3 | 7.13 / 10.78 | 100 | 169.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.3 | 0.9 | 306 | 91 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.79 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.5 | 0.8 | 52 | 72 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 85.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.9 | 2.1 | 92 | 43 | 1,008.8 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 79 | 775.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.7 | 1.1 | 183 | 81 | 1,013.8 | 0.83 / 1.19 | 100 | 136.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.8 | 1.2 | 244 | 93 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.8 | 0.6 | 32 | 72 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 100 | 83.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.4 | 2.9 | 78 | 54 | 1,010.4 | 2.62 / 2.95 | 80 | 715.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitongwe?
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 25.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 3.6 mm. Solar peaks near 679 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.6 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 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Gitongwe?
Local time is 01:18. 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 1,602 m.
Where is Gitongwe located?
It is at -2.81180, 30.34140 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitongwe in?
It is in Burundi.