Location & Surroundings
Benja is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,737 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gitega, 20 km to the northeast. The national capital Gitega is 20 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 56 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° 31' 50" S, 29° 46' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 1737 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 495 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:24
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Benja
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benja, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 28.3 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 728 W/m2.
Temperature
26.9 C
Wind
2.7 m/s SE (118 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
91 %
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 | 26.9 | 2.7 | 118 | 31 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.3 | 1.2 | 275 | 48 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 124.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.6 | 1.5 | 179 | 50 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.0 | 4.4 | 94 | 52 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 89 | 32.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.3 | 3.2 | 107 | 28 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 728.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.6 | 1.6 | 248 | 46 | 1,013.2 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 99 | 75.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.6 | 1.2 | 217 | 56 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.9 | 4.1 | 97 | 51 | 1,017.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 24.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.4 | 3.1 | 123 | 30 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 686.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.6 | 1.3 | 245 | 43 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 52.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.0 | 0.8 | 212 | 49 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.7 | 4.8 | 101 | 37 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 29.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.2 | 3.6 | 113 | 28 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 581.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benja?
Now 26.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 28.3 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 728 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 Benja today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Benja?
Local time is 01:24. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Benja?
Benja is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Benja?
DEM 1,737 m.
Where is Benja located?
It is at -3.53060, 29.77420 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benja in?
It is in Burundi.