Location & Surroundings
Gitwa is a settlement in Ruyigi, Burundi, at 1,492 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zanandore, 12 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 85 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° 21' 44" S, 30° 5' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 1492 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 281 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:31
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 17 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 16.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 26.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 783 W/m2.
Temperature
16.7 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NW (295 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.30 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 | 16.7 | 0.9 | 295 | 90 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.7 | 1.1 | 175 | 73 | 1,015.7 | 1.41 / 1.41 | 88 | 70.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.0 | 1.8 | 69 | 49 | 1,010.5 | 1.75 / 3.16 | 99 | 782.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.0 | 0.8 | 48 | 71 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 38 | 111.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.7 | 1.2 | 296 | 86 | 1,012.5 | 0.16 / 0.30 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.6 | 0.5 | 295 | 73 | 1,014.8 | 0.28 / 0.58 | 100 | 50.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.9 | 2.8 | 106 | 52 | 1,009.3 | 0.23 / 0.81 | 97 | 639.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.9 | 1.0 | 331 | 83 | 1,012.3 | 0.39 / 1.21 | 66 | 114.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.4 | 1.4 | 322 | 89 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.0 | 0.6 | 13 | 66 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 88.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 2.0 | 101 | 50 | 1,008.1 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 79 | 543.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.6 | 0.8 | 306 | 71 | 1,010.8 | 0.35 / 0.46 | 100 | 127.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.0 | 1.3 | 305 | 82 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitwa?
Now 16.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 26.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 783 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gitwa today?
Sunrise around 05:34 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Gitwa?
Local time is 13:31. 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 1,492 m.
Where is Gitwa located?
It is at -3.36220, 30.08450 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitwa in?
It is in Burundi.