Location & Surroundings
Gitwenzi is a settlement in Kirundo, Burundi, at 1,439 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kirundo, 6 km to the east. The national capital Gitega is 94 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 8 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° 35' 36" S, 30° 2' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 1439 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,023 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:22
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 15 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 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 26.0 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 645 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
0.2 m/s S (195 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 21.8 | 0.2 | 195 | 72 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.0 | 1.0 | 218 | 49 | 1,008.7 | 0.91 / 0.91 | 84 | 644.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.1 | 1.1 | 245 | 81 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.53 | 65 | 119.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.6 | 0.7 | 240 | 83 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.6 | 0.3 | 22 | 67 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 64.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.2 | 1.8 | 164 | 44 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 613.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.2 | 0.7 | 134 | 80 | 1,011.7 | 0.42 / 0.42 | 98 | 138.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.1 | 0.9 | 260 | 90 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.4 | 0.3 | 83 | 67 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 73.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.9 | 3.9 | 97 | 46 | 1,008.1 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 100 | 704.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.0 | 0.9 | 320 | 79 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 100 | 114.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.6 | 0.5 | 199 | 94 | 1,014.2 | 0.77 / 1.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.4 | 0.5 | 32 | 77 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.55 | 97 | 94.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitwenzi?
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 26.0 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 645 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 05:35 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Gitwenzi?
Local time is 20:22. 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 1,439 m.
Where is Gitwenzi located?
It is at -2.59340, 30.04110 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitwenzi in?
It is in Burundi.