Location & Surroundings
Banda is a settlement in Makamba, Burundi, at 794 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mabanda, 22 km to the northeast. The national capital Gitega is about 115 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kigoma Airport, 49 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
4° 26' 37" S, 29° 40' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 794 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,747 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:31
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Nearby
Weather in Banda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Banda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 27.4 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 772 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
1.7 m/s E (73 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,011.5 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 | 23.1 | 1.7 | 73 | 46 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.9 | 1.2 | 65 | 38 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 52.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.4 | 2.7 | 224 | 38 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 771.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Banda?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 27.4 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 772 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 Banda today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Banda?
Local time is 07:31. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Banda?
Banda is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Banda?
DEM 794 m.
Where is Banda located?
It is at -4.44350, 29.66700 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Banda in?
It is in Burundi.