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Bubanza

second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Bubanza is a second-order administrative division in Burundi, at 1,090 m elevation. The national capital Gitega is 74 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 31 km away.

Overview

Commune of Bubanza is commune in Bubanza Province, Burundi — FR commune du Burundi.

It is located in Bujumbura Province, Burundi.

It covers about 510 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 1,200 metre.

Also known as: Bubanza

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Basic Data

  • Country Burundi
  • Located in Bujumbura Province
  • Area 510 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    3° 3' 8" S, 29° 22' 11" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1090 m
  • Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 217 p/km²
  • Built-up 1.4%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Franc (BIF)
  • Phone Prefix +257

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Weather in Bubanza

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

Now 27.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 29.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 647 W/m2.

Temperature
27.7 C
Wind
2.0 m/s SE (143 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,009.5 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 27.7 2.0 143 38 1,009.5 - / 0.00 96 0.0 n/a
6h 21.8 1.7 48 55 1,012.9 0.02 / 0.02 51 133.9 n/a
12h 19.9 1.3 32 61 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
18h 24.6 1.1 126 44 1,015.5 0.00 / 0.00 84 68.2 n/a
Tomorrow 29.0 1.6 152 31 1,009.6 0.00 / 0.00 97 646.5 n/a
30h 22.6 1.3 43 49 1,012.0 0.00 / 0.00 12 125.5 n/a
36h 19.9 1.4 34 57 1,011.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
42h 25.0 0.3 130 45 1,015.7 0.05 / 0.05 42 87.4 n/a
Tuesday 28.8 2.4 146 34 1,009.7 0.08 / 0.12 43 533.4 n/a
54h 22.9 1.8 40 49 1,012.0 0.00 / 0.00 94 198.8 n/a
60h 20.2 1.1 47 58 1,011.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
66h 23.2 0.7 74 51 1,015.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 40.2 n/a
Wednesday 29.4 1.5 154 35 1,009.1 0.00 / 0.00 75 579.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bubanza?
Now 27.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 29.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 647 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 05:43 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Bubanza?
Local time is 21:41. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bubanza?
Bubanza is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Bubanza?
DEM 1,090 m.
Where is Bubanza located?
It is at -3.05209, 29.36963 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bubanza in?
It is in Burundi.

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Last updated 2011-03-01
geonames https://www.geonames.org/7670587

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