Location & Surroundings
Gitwa is a settlement in Muyinga, Burundi, at 1,468 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Muyinga, 19 km to the north. The national capital Gitega is 65 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 59 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
-
Coordinates
3° 0' 46" S, 30° 20' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 1468 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 485 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:45
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gitwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 29.7 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 W/m2.
Temperature
29.7 C
Wind
2.7 m/s E (79 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,008.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 29.7 | 2.7 | 79 | 27 | 1,008.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 1.1 | 84 | 48 | 1,011.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 48 | 99.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.8 | 1.0 | 286 | 55 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 1.4 | 50 | 43 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 62.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.8 | 3.0 | 61 | 28 | 1,008.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 74 | 643.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 0.9 | 278 | 62 | 1,012.9 | 0.12 / 0.14 | 65 | 108.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.9 | 1.2 | 226 | 69 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 2.5 | 107 | 48 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 76.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.4 | 4.0 | 110 | 19 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 909.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 1.3 | 133 | 28 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 243.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.5 | 0.9 | 179 | 39 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.0 | 3.8 | 119 | 32 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 69.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 31.1 | 3.6 | 107 | 17 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 925.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitwa?
Now 29.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 29.7 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 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 05:44 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Gitwa?
Local time is 21:45. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitwa?
Gitwa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gitwa?
DEM 1,468 m.
Where is Gitwa located?
It is at -3.01269, 30.34116 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitwa in?
It is in Burundi.