Location & Surroundings
Gitwa is a third-order administrative division in Muyinga, Burundi, at 1,667 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Muyinga, 24 km to the east. The national capital Gitega is 69 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 34 km away.
Basic Data
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 50' 39" S, 30° 7' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 1667 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 794 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:14
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Weather in Gitwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 24.5 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. Precip around 6.8 mm. Solar peaks near 645 W/m2.
Temperature
16.5 C
Wind
0.7 m/s W (287 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
6.77 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 | 16.5 | 0.7 | 287 | 92 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.0 | 0.6 | 14 | 70 | 1,017.2 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 66 | 78.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.5 | 0.8 | 156 | 54 | 1,011.1 | 1.40 / 1.53 | 99 | 645.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.3 | 0.8 | 285 | 86 | 1,014.8 | 0.69 / 2.21 | 34 | 60.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.3 | 0.9 | 262 | 97 | 1,014.8 | 4.55 / 6.77 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 0.7 | 39 | 76 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.98 | 74 | 85.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 0.9 | 79 | 52 | 1,010.6 | 0.19 / 1.17 | 98 | 684.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.3 | 0.8 | 357 | 71 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 40 | 60.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.4 | 0.7 | 284 | 92 | 1,014.2 | 1.18 / 1.22 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.5 | 0.9 | 9 | 72 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 75 | 87.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 0.5 | 176 | 58 | 1,010.3 | 1.67 / 1.88 | 90 | 695.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.6 | 0.5 | 98 | 71 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.77 | 100 | 141.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.8 | 1.1 | 240 | 94 | 1,013.8 | 1.77 / 2.54 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitwa?
Now 16.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 24.5 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. Precip around 6.8 mm. Solar peaks near 645 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 6.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gitwa today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Gitwa?
Local time is 09:14. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitwa?
Gitwa is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Gitwa?
DEM 1,667 m.
Where is Gitwa located?
It is at -2.84405, 30.12830 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitwa in?
It is in Burundi.