Location & Surroundings
Gitovu is a peak in Bubanza, Burundi, at 1,242 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bubanza, 3 km to the northwest. The national capital Gitega is 68 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 26 km away.
Overview
Gitovu is mountain in Burundi.
It is located in Bubanza Province, Burundi.
Basic Data
- Country Burundi
- Located in Bubanza Province
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 6' 4" S, 29° 24' 6" E
- Elevation 1242 m (DEM: 1225 m)
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 8 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:30
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 11 min
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 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 24.3 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 531 W/m2.
Temperature
18.6 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (43 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.29 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 | 1.4 | 43 | 77 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.1 | 0.3 | 116 | 64 | 1,016.4 | 1.20 / 1.20 | 100 | 62.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.3 | 1.3 | 155 | 57 | 1,011.3 | 1.49 / 2.69 | 96 | 530.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.2 | 1.0 | 55 | 75 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 1.58 | 77 | 112.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.5 | 0.7 | 64 | 73 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 0.9 | 86 | 57 | 1,016.2 | 0.22 / 0.51 | 100 | 69.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.0 | 0.7 | 50 | 48 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.48 | 93 | 514.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 1.4 | 45 | 56 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 82 | 139.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.3 | 1.5 | 48 | 59 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.2 | 1.6 | 88 | 51 | 1,015.2 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 66 | 67.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.7 | 2.6 | 164 | 49 | 1,010.3 | 0.34 / 0.56 | 90 | 589.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 1.2 | 45 | 59 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 100 | 124.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.2 | 1.4 | 48 | 63 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitovu?
Now 18.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 24.3 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 531 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gitovu today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Gitovu?
Local time is 10:30. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitovu?
Gitovu is a peak.
What is the elevation of Gitovu?
Elevation about 1,242 m. DEM 1,225 m.
Where is Gitovu located?
It is at -3.10110, 29.40170 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitovu in?
It is in Burundi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry