Location & Surroundings
Gitwe is a settlement in Bujumbura Rural, Burundi, at 1,566 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Isale, 3 km to the southwest. The national capital Gitega is 48 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 21 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° 19' 59" S, 29° 30' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 1566 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,604 p/km²
- Built-up 5.0%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:15
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gitwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 21.7 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 2.4 mm. Solar peaks near 697 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
1.8 m/s W (275 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
2.43 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 | 21.7 | 1.8 | 275 | 70 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.8 | 1.4 | 95 | 91 | 1,017.6 | 4.66 / 4.66 | 100 | 136.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.4 | 0.7 | 147 | 94 | 1,018.0 | 3.97 / 8.63 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.8 | 1.1 | 237 | 91 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 2.99 | 100 | 28.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.0 | 1.9 | 283 | 80 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 2.43 | 93 | 696.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.1 | 0.4 | 360 | 99 | 1,019.6 | 2.06 / 4.49 | 100 | 103.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.3 | 1.6 | 77 | 96 | 1,018.6 | 2.90 / 7.39 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.7 | 1.0 | 80 | 90 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 1.34 | 100 | 20.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.1 | 0.5 | 330 | 69 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 1.05 | 100 | 429.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.0 | 1.2 | 73 | 94 | 1,018.1 | 2.10 / 3.15 | 83 | 135.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.9 | 1.4 | 102 | 91 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.5 | 0.8 | 30 | 78 | 1,019.0 | 0.23 / 0.27 | 32 | 84.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.4 | 0.5 | 4 | 71 | 1,013.3 | 4.47 / 4.74 | 77 | 857.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitwe?
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 21.7 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 2.4 mm. Solar peaks near 697 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gitwe today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Gitwe?
Local time is 23:15. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitwe?
Gitwe is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gitwe?
DEM 1,566 m.
Where is Gitwe located?
It is at -3.33310, 29.50600 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitwe in?
It is in Burundi.