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 06:30
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 7 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 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 27.5 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 609 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SE (152 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
89 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 23.1 | 1.2 | 152 | 46 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.5 | 0.7 | 253 | 58 | 1,013.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 1.3 | 109 | 46 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 48.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.5 | 3.2 | 71 | 33 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 609.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.1 | 0.7 | 301 | 51 | 1,014.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 42 | 69.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.0 | 0.9 | 292 | 65 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 2.2 | 96 | 48 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 77.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.1 | 3.7 | 113 | 32 | 1,010.4 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 80 | 632.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.1 | 1.4 | 321 | 59 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 7 | 108.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.6 | 1.0 | 218 | 62 | 1,013.5 | 0.01 / 0.07 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 2.9 | 88 | 48 | 1,017.0 | 0.01 / 0.07 | 18 | 77.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.1 | 4.0 | 133 | 21 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 892.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.9 | 1.2 | 360 | 43 | 1,011.2 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 91 | 125.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitwa?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 27.5 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 609 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gitwa today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Gitwa?
Local time is 06:30. 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.