Location & Surroundings
Giturwe is a settlement in Ngozi, Burundi, at 1,729 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ngozi, 16 km to the northwest. The national capital Gitega is 52 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 49 km away.
Also known as: Gitubwe
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° 57' 48" S, 29° 57' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 1729 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 982 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:49
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Giturwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Giturwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 25.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 556 W/m2.
Temperature
25.8 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NE (53 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,010.4 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
1.20 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 | 25.8 | 1.8 | 53 | 43 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.9 | 1.2 | 326 | 68 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 92.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.3 | 0.2 | 110 | 84 | 1,013.8 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 1.1 | 360 | 67 | 1,016.4 | 0.30 / 0.43 | 96 | 86.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 1.1 | 150 | 63 | 1,010.9 | 0.77 / 1.20 | 100 | 556.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.3 | 1.1 | 265 | 88 | 1,014.4 | 0.29 / 1.49 | 99 | 58.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.7 | 0.9 | 351 | 92 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.1 | 0.4 | 81 | 73 | 1,015.8 | 0.40 / 0.71 | 18 | 96.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.8 | 1.9 | 78 | 43 | 1,009.1 | 1.10 / 1.81 | 95 | 776.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.4 | 2.1 | 324 | 91 | 1,015.5 | 0.38 / 2.20 | 100 | 118.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.6 | 0.3 | 185 | 94 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 1.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.2 | 0.6 | 285 | 79 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 95 | 52.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.2 | 0.6 | 145 | 56 | 1,010.5 | 3.87 / 4.06 | 99 | 658.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Giturwe?
Now 25.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 25.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 556 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Giturwe today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Giturwe?
Local time is 23:49. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Giturwe?
Giturwe is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Giturwe?
DEM 1,729 m.
Where is Giturwe located?
It is at -2.96340, 29.96170 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Giturwe in?
It is in Burundi.