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

  • 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

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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.

Sources

Last updated 2025-12-15
geonames https://www.geonames.org/429199

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