Location & Surroundings
Gitwaro is a peak in Ruyigi, Burundi, at 1,767 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruyigi, 16 km to the northeast. The national capital Gitega is 36 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, about 100 km away.
Overview
Gitwaro is mountain in Burundi.
It is located in Ruyigi Province, Burundi.
The elevation is around 1,651 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Burundi
- Located in Ruyigi Province
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 36' 34" S, 30° 11' 14" E
- Elevation 1767 m (DEM: 1748 m)
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:10
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Nearby
Weather in Gitwaro
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitwaro, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 23.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 3.6 mm. Solar peaks near 372 W/m2.
Temperature
20.2 C
Wind
0.9 m/s W (262 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
3.58 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 | 20.2 | 0.9 | 262 | 74 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.1 | 1.0 | 293 | 71 | 1,012.5 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.6 | 1.0 | 125 | 70 | 1,016.4 | 0.86 / 1.12 | 99 | 23.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 1.4 | 20 | 54 | 1,011.6 | 0.52 / 1.65 | 99 | 372.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.8 | 2.0 | 308 | 84 | 1,015.4 | 1.94 / 3.58 | 100 | 71.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.1 | 1.9 | 315 | 84 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.4 | 1.7 | 339 | 68 | 1,017.0 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 62 | 63.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 2.7 | 44 | 60 | 1,012.0 | 0.75 / 1.09 | 93 | 563.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.5 | 1.8 | 254 | 84 | 1,015.2 | 9.98 / 11.07 | 98 | 91.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.2 | 1.1 | 309 | 80 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 0.9 | 348 | 63 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 82.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.6 | 1.4 | 101 | 37 | 1,008.9 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 99 | 744.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.3 | 1.4 | 294 | 77 | 1,013.9 | 1.78 / 1.86 | 56 | 69.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitwaro?
Now 20.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 23.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 3.6 mm. Solar peaks near 372 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gitwaro today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Gitwaro?
Local time is 03:10. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitwaro?
Gitwaro is a peak.
What is the elevation of Gitwaro?
Elevation about 1,767 m. DEM 1,748 m.
Where is Gitwaro located?
It is at -3.60954, 30.18724 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitwaro in?
It is in Burundi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry