Location & Surroundings
Gitunga is a mountain in Ngozi, Burundi, at 1,599 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kirundo, 18 km to the northeast. The national capital Gitega is 83 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 21 km away.
Overview
Gitunga is mountain in Burundi.
It is located in Ngozi Province, Burundi.
The elevation is around 1,596 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Burundi
- Located in Ngozi Province
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 40' 56" S, 29° 58' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 1599 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 694 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:52
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other mountains nearby
Weather in Gitunga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitunga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 24.0 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 767 W/m2.
Temperature
14.8 C
Wind
0.4 m/s S (200 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,017.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.70 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 | 14.8 | 0.4 | 200 | 94 | 1,017.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.0 | 0.6 | 309 | 81 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 75.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.0 | 1.3 | 163 | 64 | 1,013.5 | 1.39 / 1.39 | 97 | 766.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.9 | 0.8 | 222 | 92 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 1.31 | 52 | 80.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.2 | 0.4 | 186 | 96 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.70 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.2 | 0.5 | 3 | 80 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 35 | 96.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.8 | 2.6 | 160 | 59 | 1,012.3 | 4.64 / 5.08 | 79 | 865.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.5 | 1.2 | 267 | 91 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 1.80 | 69 | 132.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.4 | 0.1 | 126 | 97 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.57 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.5 | 0.4 | 288 | 83 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 73.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 1.4 | 145 | 68 | 1,011.2 | 6.10 / 6.11 | 99 | 782.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.9 | 1.3 | 106 | 96 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 4.90 | 100 | 73.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.2 | 0.5 | 1 | 99 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 4.40 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitunga?
Now 14.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 24.0 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 767 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gitunga today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Gitunga?
Local time is 11:52. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitunga?
Gitunga is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Gitunga?
DEM 1,599 m.
Where is Gitunga located?
It is at -2.68220, 29.96850 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitunga in?
It is in Burundi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry