Location & Surroundings
Gitwenzi is a settlement in Ngozi, Burundi, at 1,604 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ngozi, 19 km to the northwest. The national capital Gitega is 47 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 54 km away.
Also known as: Kitwenzi
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° 0' 34" S, 29° 58' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 1604 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 207 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:20
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Gitwenzi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitwenzi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 28.7 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 745 W/m2.
Temperature
18.9 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NW (332 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 18.9 | 1.2 | 332 | 73 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.2 | 0.8 | 256 | 83 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.9 | 1.0 | 143 | 52 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 93.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.7 | 2.2 | 102 | 30 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 744.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.1 | 1.9 | 39 | 48 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 162.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.7 | 1.2 | 88 | 83 | 1,013.4 | 1.82 / 1.82 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.8 | 1.0 | 22 | 81 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.43 | 100 | 43.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 2.7 | 64 | 47 | 1,009.6 | 0.40 / 0.83 | 40 | 606.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.5 | 1.5 | 302 | 93 | 1,015.0 | 5.18 / 6.01 | 100 | 161.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.8 | 1.0 | 299 | 95 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 2.02 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 0.9 | 357 | 74 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 96.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 4.5 | 70 | 51 | 1,009.6 | 1.24 / 1.24 | 96 | 795.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.6 | 1.0 | 264 | 97 | 1,014.8 | 4.43 / 5.67 | 93 | 89.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitwenzi?
Now 18.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 28.7 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 745 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gitwenzi today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Gitwenzi?
Local time is 04:20. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitwenzi?
Gitwenzi is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gitwenzi?
DEM 1,604 m.
Where is Gitwenzi located?
It is at -3.00940, 29.96910 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitwenzi in?
It is in Burundi.