Location & Surroundings
Gitwenzi is a settlement in Ngozi, Burundi, at 1,787 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ngozi, 9 km to the northeast. The national capital Gitega is 53 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 59 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
2° 58' 14" S, 29° 46' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 1787 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 133 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:23
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gitwenzi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitwenzi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 21.5 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 7.3 mm. Solar peaks near 519 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NW (336 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
7.35 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 | 21.5 | 1.2 | 336 | 74 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.2 | 0.4 | 264 | 96 | 1,018.1 | 7.63 / 7.63 | 94 | 43.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.8 | 0.9 | 253 | 94 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 1.66 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.5 | 0.7 | 160 | 94 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 1.09 | 72 | 15.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.5 | 0.7 | 277 | 90 | 1,015.5 | 6.26 / 7.35 | 100 | 518.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.8 | 1.4 | 81 | 98 | 1,019.6 | 2.25 / 9.60 | 100 | 10.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.0 | 0.3 | 158 | 99 | 1,019.0 | 9.06 / 18.66 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.0 | 0.5 | 126 | 96 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 2.19 | 100 | 17.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.6 | 0.7 | 303 | 64 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.63 | 97 | 380.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.4 | 1.6 | 330 | 94 | 1,018.6 | 2.09 / 2.72 | 87 | 182.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.9 | 0.7 | 249 | 95 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.1 | 0.5 | 16 | 88 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 37.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.7 | 1.8 | 48 | 69 | 1,013.3 | 3.11 / 3.11 | 36 | 852.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitwenzi?
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 21.5 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 7.3 mm. Solar peaks near 519 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 7.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gitwenzi today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Gitwenzi?
Local time is 22:23. 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 1,787 m.
Where is Gitwenzi located?
It is at -2.97060, 29.78030 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitwenzi in?
It is in Burundi.