Location & Surroundings
Gitwa is a settlement in Kayanza, Burundi, at 1,772 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kayanza, 9 km to the north. The national capital Gitega is 58 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 49 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
2° 59' 59" S, 29° 37' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 1772 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 637 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:48
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 11 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 20.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 21.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 505 W/m2.
Temperature
20.0 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (94 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,017.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.52 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 | 20.0 | 1.1 | 94 | 71 | 1,017.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 1.1 | 350 | 66 | 1,012.6 | 4.34 / 4.34 | 96 | 504.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.9 | 0.4 | 223 | 81 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 1.58 | 83 | 78.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.2 | 0.7 | 114 | 79 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.43 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.7 | 1.6 | 87 | 67 | 1,017.3 | 1.09 / 1.52 | 100 | 72.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.6 | 0.9 | 62 | 54 | 1,011.8 | 0.92 / 2.44 | 75 | 579.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.4 | 0.7 | 340 | 63 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 98 | 155.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.9 | 0.7 | 47 | 72 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.5 | 2.0 | 92 | 70 | 1,017.1 | 1.37 / 1.37 | 100 | 48.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 1.7 | 87 | 57 | 1,011.1 | 1.98 / 3.36 | 58 | 698.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.9 | 0.6 | 356 | 76 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.60 | 99 | 126.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.3 | 1.2 | 55 | 72 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.6 | 2.1 | 99 | 62 | 1,015.9 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 100 | 77.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitwa?
Now 20.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 21.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 505 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gitwa today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Gitwa?
Local time is 16:48. 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 1,772 m.
Where is Gitwa located?
It is at -2.99980, 29.62120 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitwa in?
It is in Burundi.