Location & Surroundings
Gitwenge is a settlement in Kayanza, Burundi, at 1,656 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kayanza, 15 km to the northwest. The national capital Gitega is 50 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 53 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° 2' 10" S, 29° 42' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 1656 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,499 p/km²
- Built-up 5.1%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:30
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gitwenge
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitwenge, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 22.2 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 1.8 mm. Solar peaks near 507 W/m2.
Temperature
19.9 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (94 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,017.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.76 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 | 19.9 | 1.2 | 94 | 72 | 1,017.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 1.1 | 346 | 61 | 1,012.1 | 3.68 / 3.68 | 98 | 506.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.5 | 1.2 | 237 | 78 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 1.16 | 76 | 83.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.6 | 0.7 | 148 | 77 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.51 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.7 | 1.7 | 85 | 68 | 1,017.3 | 1.25 / 1.76 | 100 | 76.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 1.4 | 97 | 47 | 1,011.3 | 0.42 / 2.18 | 65 | 550.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.8 | 1.0 | 303 | 61 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 88 | 144.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.1 | 0.2 | 307 | 71 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.5 | 1.8 | 96 | 71 | 1,017.2 | 1.37 / 1.37 | 100 | 40.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.0 | 2.4 | 91 | 52 | 1,010.7 | 2.08 / 3.45 | 79 | 661.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.4 | 0.9 | 292 | 72 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.43 | 100 | 99.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.7 | 0.8 | 44 | 70 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.8 | 2.1 | 101 | 62 | 1,015.9 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 78.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitwenge?
Now 19.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 22.2 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 1.8 mm. Solar peaks near 507 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gitwenge today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Gitwenge?
Local time is 18:30. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitwenge?
Gitwenge is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gitwenge?
DEM 1,656 m.
Where is Gitwenge located?
It is at -3.03600, 29.70200 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitwenge in?
It is in Burundi.