Location & Surroundings
Bubu is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,939 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Muramvya, 8 km to the southwest. The national capital Gitega is 36 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 41 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° 13' 38" S, 29° 40' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 1939 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 458 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:11
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Bubu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bubu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 27.0 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 723 W/m2.
Temperature
18.4 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (153 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
26 %
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 | 18.4 | 1.0 | 153 | 57 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.7 | 2.6 | 98 | 40 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 77.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.0 | 2.2 | 117 | 29 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 723.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.4 | 0.9 | 156 | 42 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 111.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.2 | 0.2 | 146 | 46 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.8 | 3.1 | 97 | 49 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 59.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.5 | 1.9 | 110 | 39 | 1,011.6 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 68 | 507.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.4 | 0.7 | 116 | 60 | 1,015.9 | 0.19 / 0.33 | 79 | 125.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.2 | 0.3 | 289 | 64 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.6 | 1.9 | 128 | 60 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 25.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.1 | 2.3 | 40 | 32 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 84 | 531.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.8 | 1.2 | 351 | 48 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 91.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.8 | 0.4 | 133 | 55 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bubu?
Now 18.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 27.0 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 723 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 Bubu today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Bubu?
Local time is 12:11. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bubu?
Bubu is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Bubu?
DEM 1,939 m.
Where is Bubu located?
It is at -3.22710, 29.67280 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bubu in?
It is in Burundi.