Location & Surroundings
Gitwa is a settlement in Rutana, Burundi, at 1,828 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rutana, 16 km to the southwest. The national capital Gitega is 52 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International 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° 51' 18" S, 30° 6' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 1828 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 724 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:01
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gitwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 31.2 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 611 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
1.2 m/s N (3 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
94 %
Precip
0.38 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 | 23.8 | 1.2 | 3 | 40 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.9 | 1.1 | 182 | 54 | 1,011.0 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.4 | 1.2 | 72 | 53 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 63 | 15.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.2 | 3.5 | 91 | 27 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 91 | 611.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 1.2 | 286 | 51 | 1,011.6 | 0.27 / 0.38 | 85 | 122.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.0 | 1.4 | 353 | 76 | 1,012.6 | 0.49 / 0.87 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 1.8 | 103 | 59 | 1,016.2 | 0.01 / 0.88 | 97 | 67.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.8 | 1.8 | 57 | 38 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.65 | 88 | 545.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.4 | 1.0 | 285 | 64 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 72 | 117.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.2 | 0.4 | 281 | 72 | 1,012.6 | 0.24 / 0.71 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 3.1 | 88 | 55 | 1,016.1 | 0.05 / 0.76 | 31 | 80.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.4 | 3.5 | 108 | 26 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 708.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.3 | 1.4 | 240 | 42 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 100.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitwa?
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 31.2 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 611 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gitwa today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Gitwa?
Local time is 03:01. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitwa?
Gitwa is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gitwa?
DEM 1,828 m.
Where is Gitwa located?
It is at -3.85500, 30.11330 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitwa in?
It is in Burundi.