Location & Surroundings
Gitwe I is a settlement in Rumonge, Burundi, at 939 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rumonge, 9 km to the northwest. The national capital Gitega is 79 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 79 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
4° 0' 42" S, 29° 30' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 939 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 668 p/km²
- Built-up 4.0%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:02
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gitwe I
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitwe I, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 25.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 682 W/m2.
Temperature
19.5 C
Wind
2.2 m/s NE (43 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
40 %
Precip
0.12 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 | 19.5 | 2.2 | 43 | 78 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 1.1 | 122 | 74 | 1,015.1 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 95 | 20.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 1.3 | 241 | 64 | 1,010.4 | 1.59 / 1.74 | 78 | 682.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.3 | 2.0 | 73 | 73 | 1,011.2 | 0.02 / 1.76 | 92 | 251.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.0 | 1.5 | 56 | 72 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 1.3 | 220 | 59 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 38 | 94.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.1 | 0.9 | 210 | 54 | 1,008.3 | 2.73 / 2.74 | 70 | 882.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.5 | 1.8 | 39 | 72 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.90 | 97 | 264.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.5 | 1.9 | 71 | 70 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.5 | 1.0 | 263 | 61 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 64.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.2 | 1.3 | 162 | 70 | 1,008.3 | 0.64 / 0.64 | 100 | 517.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 1.4 | 44 | 73 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 91 | 101.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.2 | 2.7 | 41 | 83 | 1,009.6 | 0.93 / 1.17 | 99 | 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 I?
Now 19.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 25.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 682 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 I today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Gitwe I?
Local time is 13:02. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitwe I?
Gitwe I is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gitwe I?
DEM 939 m.
Where is Gitwe I located?
It is at -4.01170, 29.51230 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitwe I in?
It is in Burundi.