Location & Surroundings
Gitovu is a settlement in Cankuzo, Burundi, at 1,294 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cankuzo, 17 km to the north. The national capital Gitega is 75 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, about 105 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° 21' 44" S, 30° 35' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 1294 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:40
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gitovu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitovu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 24.8 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 551 W/m2.
Temperature
18.6 C
Wind
0.8 m/s N (1 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,020.5 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
1.47 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 | 18.6 | 0.8 | 1 | 85 | 1,020.5 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 0.6 | 55 | 60 | 1,014.3 | 1.70 / 1.70 | 58 | 551.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.9 | 0.7 | 282 | 89 | 1,016.8 | 1.29 / 2.99 | 69 | 188.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.1 | 0.8 | 315 | 93 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 2.58 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.0 | 1.0 | 329 | 78 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 1.47 | 53 | 79.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 1.6 | 150 | 72 | 1,012.8 | 4.71 / 6.18 | 96 | 659.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.5 | 1.3 | 287 | 95 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 4.24 | 99 | 48.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.2 | 1.0 | 344 | 94 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.0 | 0.1 | 6 | 79 | 1,016.5 | 0.29 / 0.60 | 8 | 98.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 1.7 | 122 | 72 | 1,010.7 | 6.43 / 7.02 | 84 | 828.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.8 | 0.7 | 231 | 98 | 1,014.0 | 3.47 / 10.49 | 100 | 101.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.2 | 1.1 | 289 | 95 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.3 | 0.6 | 15 | 83 | 1,016.1 | 0.60 / 1.06 | 34 | 87.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitovu?
Now 18.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 24.8 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 551 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gitovu today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Gitovu?
Local time is 18:40. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitovu?
Gitovu is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gitovu?
DEM 1,294 m.
Where is Gitovu located?
It is at -3.36210, 30.59750 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitovu in?
It is in Burundi.