Location & Surroundings
Gitwa is a mountain in Ruyigi, Burundi, at 1,702 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruyigi, 16 km to the southwest. The national capital Gitega is 48 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 97 km away.
Overview
Gitwa is mountain in Burundi.
It is located in Ruyigi Province, Burundi.
Basic Data
- Country Burundi
- Located in Ruyigi Province
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 22' 30" S, 30° 21' 11" E
- Elevation 1702 m (DEM: 1700 m)
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 550 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:30
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Weather in Gitwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 26.4 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 625 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SE (140 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 23.4 | 1.5 | 140 | 54 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.4 | 2.3 | 63 | 37 | 1,009.7 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 99 | 624.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.3 | 1.5 | 313 | 55 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 81.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.2 | 0.9 | 316 | 69 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 2.6 | 125 | 40 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 74.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.3 | 3.6 | 98 | 26 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 841.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 1.0 | 72 | 43 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 136.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.9 | 0.5 | 342 | 57 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.9 | 3.1 | 90 | 44 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 93.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.1 | 2.6 | 106 | 22 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 932.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.9 | 0.6 | 178 | 35 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 138.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.9 | 1.3 | 318 | 57 | 1,010.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.4 | 2.1 | 24 | 63 | 1,015.8 | 1.29 / 1.31 | 82 | 77.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitwa?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 26.4 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 625 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gitwa today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Gitwa?
Local time is 17:30. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitwa?
Gitwa is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Gitwa?
Elevation about 1,702 m. DEM 1,700 m.
Where is Gitwa located?
It is at -3.37512, 30.35318 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitwa in?
It is in Burundi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry