Location & Surroundings
Gitwa is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,984 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Isale, 25 km to the northwest. The national capital Gitega is 31 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 42 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° 29' 19" S, 29° 39' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 1984 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 508 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:21
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 18 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 21.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 22.2 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 839 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (39 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,017.9 hPa
Clouds
57 %
Precip
0.18 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 | 21.0 | 0.7 | 39 | 65 | 1,017.9 | - / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 2.8 | 123 | 64 | 1,013.8 | 4.61 / 4.61 | 98 | 838.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.7 | 0.9 | 224 | 85 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 4.11 | 100 | 178.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.1 | 0.5 | 270 | 85 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.0 | 0.2 | 299 | 69 | 1,017.0 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 61 | 82.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.9 | 1.5 | 102 | 72 | 1,013.2 | 7.07 / 7.25 | 99 | 766.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.6 | 0.2 | 188 | 88 | 1,016.4 | 2.24 / 9.50 | 98 | 128.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.7 | 0.8 | 312 | 92 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.70 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.8 | 0.2 | 281 | 80 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 100 | 31.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.0 | 0.3 | 151 | 82 | 1,013.1 | 6.01 / 6.46 | 100 | 522.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.3 | 0.6 | 328 | 96 | 1,018.1 | 40.84 / 47.30 | 100 | 21.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.4 | 0.9 | 33 | 96 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 6.97 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.6 | 0.6 | 251 | 93 | 1,020.5 | 1.20 / 8.17 | 100 | 10.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitwa?
Now 21.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 22.2 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 839 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gitwa today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Gitwa?
Local time is 17:21. 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 1,984 m.
Where is Gitwa located?
It is at -3.48860, 29.65660 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitwa in?
It is in Burundi.