Location & Surroundings
Gitwe is a settlement in Kayanza, Burundi, at 1,848 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kayanza, 12 km to the north. The national capital Gitega is 58 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 46 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° 1' 13" S, 29° 35' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 1848 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,063 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:38
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 16 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 16.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 22.7 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 715 W/m2.
Temperature
16.7 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NE (29 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
53 %
Precip
0.69 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 | 16.7 | 0.8 | 29 | 87 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.3 | 0.9 | 11 | 88 | 1,013.1 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.0 | 0.6 | 90 | 68 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 93.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.7 | 1.4 | 124 | 62 | 1,010.7 | 0.74 / 0.75 | 93 | 715.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.6 | 1.4 | 26 | 82 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.69 | 91 | 134.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.8 | 0.6 | 346 | 80 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.5 | 0.9 | 84 | 67 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 57.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.4 | 1.2 | 51 | 65 | 1,009.4 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 100 | 471.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.5 | 1.7 | 34 | 83 | 1,012.9 | 0.02 / 0.17 | 26 | 136.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.6 | 1.1 | 10 | 86 | 1,011.9 | 0.31 / 0.48 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.4 | 0.3 | 128 | 62 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 90.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 0.8 | 171 | 54 | 1,009.8 | 1.82 / 1.82 | 99 | 716.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.9 | 1.0 | 297 | 93 | 1,015.3 | 4.65 / 6.47 | 100 | 114.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitwe?
Now 16.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 22.7 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 715 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 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 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Gitwe?
Local time is 05:38. 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 1,848 m.
Where is Gitwe located?
It is at -3.02040, 29.59450 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitwe in?
It is in Burundi.