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Bubanza

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Location & Surroundings

Bubanza is a town in Burundi with 30,996 inhabitants, at 1,079 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Isale, 32 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is 71 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 28 km away.

Also known as: Бубанза · 布班扎 · بودانزا، بوروندی · بوبونزا

Overview

Bubanza is place in Bubanza Province, Burundi — FR ville du Burundi.

It is located in Bujumbura Province, Burundi.

The population is about 20,031 (2008).

The elevation is around 1,200 metre.

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Basic Data

  • Country Burundi
  • Located in Bujumbura Province
  • Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
  • seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    3° 4' 49" S, 29° 23' 28" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1079 m
  • Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 30,996
  • Pop. Density 15,783 p/km²
  • Built-up 18.1%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Franc (BIF)
  • Phone Prefix +257

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Alternate Names

ru
Бубанза
zh
布班扎
fa
بودانزا، بوروندی
ur
بوبونزا

Weather in Bubanza

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bubanza, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 19.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 26.6 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 635 W/m2.

Temperature
19.1 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (44 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
77 %
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 19.1 1.4 44 64 1,013.5 - / 0.00 77 0.0 n/a
6h 24.7 0.4 157 45 1,016.0 0.00 / 0.00 4 90.9 n/a
12h 26.6 1.4 117 39 1,010.3 0.00 / 0.00 86 634.9 n/a
18h 22.2 1.3 46 53 1,012.6 0.01 / 0.01 24 172.6 n/a
Tomorrow 19.8 1.1 45 60 1,012.2 0.00 / 0.00 77 0.0 n/a
30h 22.7 1.0 97 55 1,015.7 0.05 / 0.05 97 45.6 n/a
36h 27.9 1.3 110 38 1,009.5 0.00 / 0.00 80 512.7 n/a
42h 22.0 1.4 60 53 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.00 5 162.9 n/a
Thursday 19.9 1.5 50 58 1,011.2 0.00 / 0.00 95 0.0 n/a
54h 24.6 0.6 99 46 1,014.2 0.04 / 0.04 90 52.5 n/a
60h 27.8 3.2 179 39 1,008.6 0.01 / 0.06 56 574.8 n/a
66h 22.6 1.4 68 57 1,011.2 0.01 / 0.07 95 189.3 n/a
Friday 20.5 1.2 34 62 1,010.7 0.00 / 0.06 100 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 Bubanza?
Now 19.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 26.6 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 635 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 Bubanza today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Bubanza?
Local time is 09:16. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bubanza?
Bubanza is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Bubanza?
Population about 30,996.
What is the elevation of Bubanza?
DEM 1,079 m.
Where is Bubanza located?
It is at -3.08040, 29.39100 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bubanza in?
It is in Burundi.

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Last updated 2023-11-29
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