Location & Surroundings
Rwantamba is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,974 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Muramvya, 3 km to the southwest. The national capital Gitega is 39 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 36 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° 14' 42" S, 29° 37' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 1974 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 645 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:38
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Rwantamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rwantamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 31.1 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 887 W/m2.
Temperature
27.2 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SE (130 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,009.8 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 | 27.2 | 2.3 | 130 | 34 | 1,009.8 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 1.0 | 12 | 56 | 1,013.9 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 79 | 77.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.1 | 0.8 | 93 | 65 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.7 | 2.9 | 104 | 42 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 55.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.1 | 3.3 | 122 | 19 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 886.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.3 | 0.4 | 218 | 38 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 177.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.1 | 0.8 | 154 | 46 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 1.8 | 108 | 30 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 80.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 30.8 | 1.6 | 133 | 18 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 933.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 0.0 | 268 | 37 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 226.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.3 | 0.5 | 268 | 44 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 3.1 | 132 | 29 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 78.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 30.7 | 1.9 | 99 | 19 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 857.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rwantamba?
Now 27.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 31.1 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 887 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 Rwantamba today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Rwantamba?
Local time is 21:38. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rwantamba?
Rwantamba is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rwantamba?
DEM 1,974 m.
Where is Rwantamba located?
It is at -3.24500, 29.62900 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rwantamba in?
It is in Burundi.