Location & Surroundings
Gitwe is a peak in Ngozi, Burundi, at 1,692 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kirundo, 18 km to the northeast. The national capital Gitega is 81 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 22 km away.
Overview
Gitwe is mountain in Burundi.
It is located in Ngozi Province, Burundi.
Basic Data
- Country Burundi
- Located in Ngozi Province
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 41' 46" S, 29° 58' 28" E
- Elevation 1692 m (DEM: 1685 m)
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 554 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:37
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other peaks nearby
Weather in Gitwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.7 to 23.8 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 765 W/m2.
Temperature
14.7 C
Wind
0.4 m/s S (197 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,017.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.68 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 | 14.7 | 0.4 | 197 | 94 | 1,017.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.9 | 0.7 | 308 | 81 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 75.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 1.3 | 162 | 65 | 1,013.5 | 1.42 / 1.42 | 97 | 765.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.9 | 0.8 | 218 | 92 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 1.38 | 58 | 76.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.1 | 0.4 | 180 | 96 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.68 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.2 | 0.5 | 1 | 80 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 36 | 96.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.8 | 2.5 | 160 | 59 | 1,012.3 | 4.85 / 5.31 | 78 | 870.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.4 | 1.2 | 266 | 92 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 1.78 | 71 | 135.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.4 | 0.1 | 118 | 97 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.4 | 0.4 | 290 | 84 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 73.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.4 | 1.4 | 143 | 69 | 1,011.2 | 6.31 / 6.32 | 99 | 784.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.9 | 1.4 | 107 | 96 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 4.72 | 100 | 69.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.1 | 0.5 | 359 | 99 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 4.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitwe?
Now 14.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.7 to 23.8 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 765 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 05:36 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Gitwe?
Local time is 13:37. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitwe?
Gitwe is a peak.
What is the elevation of Gitwe?
Elevation about 1,692 m. DEM 1,685 m.
Where is Gitwe located?
It is at -2.69620, 29.97450 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitwe in?
It is in Burundi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry