Location & Surroundings
Lac Gitamo is a water in Kirundo, Burundi, at 1,357 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kirundo, 13 km to the southeast. The national capital Gitega is about 105 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 10 km away.
Overview
Lac Gitamo is lake in Kirundo Province, Burundi.
It is located in Kirundo Province, Burundi.
The elevation is around 1,357 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Burundi
- Located in Kirundo Province
- Type lake (LK)
- a large inland body of standing water
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 30' 15" S, 30° 0' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 1357 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 221 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:06
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other lakes nearby
Weather in Lac Gitamo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lac Gitamo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 27.4 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 577 W/m2.
Temperature
16.9 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SW (230 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
59 %
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 | 16.9 | 1.0 | 230 | 78 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 0.5 | 34 | 55 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 92.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.4 | 2.8 | 127 | 37 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 577.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.4 | 1.0 | 352 | 52 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 31.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.9 | 1.5 | 203 | 65 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 0.8 | 125 | 49 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 93.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.5 | 2.4 | 159 | 29 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 601.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.6 | 1.1 | 262 | 52 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 173.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.8 | 1.5 | 200 | 62 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.7 | 1.1 | 230 | 62 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 10.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.1 | 2.0 | 242 | 26 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 663.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.5 | 1.1 | 263 | 54 | 1,011.2 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 56 | 232.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.5 | 1.2 | 229 | 72 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lac Gitamo?
Now 16.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 27.4 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 577 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 Lac Gitamo today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Lac Gitamo?
Local time is 09:06. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lac Gitamo?
Lac Gitamo is a lake.
What is the elevation of Lac Gitamo?
DEM 1,357 m.
Where is Lac Gitamo located?
It is at -2.50427, 30.01418 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lac Gitamo in?
It is in Burundi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)