Location & Surroundings
Gitwe is a settlement in Rumonge, Burundi, at 2,194 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rumonge, 29 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is 58 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 47 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° 42' 55" S, 29° 29' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 2194 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 744 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:42
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 17 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 16.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 21.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 625 W/m2.
Temperature
16.2 C
Wind
2.2 m/s NE (30 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
87 %
Precip
0.08 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 | 16.2 | 2.2 | 30 | 85 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.9 | 1.2 | 71 | 80 | 1,016.7 | 0.93 / 0.93 | 95 | 20.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.5 | 1.2 | 116 | 72 | 1,012.4 | 2.90 / 3.83 | 67 | 624.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.6 | 2.2 | 53 | 78 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 1.40 | 89 | 263.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.0 | 2.7 | 42 | 78 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.8 | 0.6 | 109 | 62 | 1,014.4 | 0.05 / 0.13 | 81 | 84.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.7 | 1.6 | 125 | 66 | 1,011.0 | 2.66 / 2.79 | 44 | 712.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.6 | 2.7 | 46 | 84 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 2.03 | 100 | 238.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.1 | 3.2 | 38 | 79 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 0.6 | 25 | 62 | 1,013.4 | 0.01 / 0.06 | 100 | 74.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 1.3 | 134 | 75 | 1,010.4 | 0.85 / 0.90 | 88 | 480.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.3 | 2.0 | 57 | 81 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.73 | 100 | 125.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.3 | 2.1 | 14 | 84 | 1,011.9 | 0.61 / 1.34 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitwe?
Now 16.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 21.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 625 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 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 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Gitwe?
Local time is 08:42. 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 2,194 m.
Where is Gitwe located?
It is at -3.71530, 29.48410 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitwe in?
It is in Burundi.