Location & Surroundings
Bucanda is a mountain in Bubanza, Burundi, at 1,652 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bubanza, 13 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is 75 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 41 km away.
Overview
Bucanda is mountain in Burundi.
It is located in Bubanza Province, Burundi.
The elevation is around 1,652 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Burundi
- Located in Bubanza Province
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 58' 16" S, 29° 25' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 1652 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,445 p/km²
- Built-up 5.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:00
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other mountains nearby
Weather in Bucanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bucanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 24.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 587 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
0.4 m/s E (89 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,017.2 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 | 21.7 | 0.4 | 89 | 65 | 1,017.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 1.8 | 201 | 63 | 1,011.6 | 2.56 / 2.56 | 92 | 586.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.9 | 0.8 | 352 | 87 | 1,015.2 | 1.06 / 3.62 | 73 | 80.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.7 | 1.4 | 33 | 85 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 0.6 | 14 | 61 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 90.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.9 | 1.9 | 334 | 70 | 1,011.0 | 2.58 / 2.58 | 67 | 541.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.6 | 2.2 | 36 | 89 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 2.54 | 69 | 144.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.5 | 1.6 | 21 | 81 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.8 | 0.9 | 99 | 68 | 1,015.8 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 65.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 1.8 | 96 | 72 | 1,013.0 | 2.76 / 2.85 | 100 | 522.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.4 | 1.6 | 26 | 78 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 95 | 36.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.7 | 1.8 | 23 | 79 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.5 | 0.9 | 105 | 57 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 84.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bucanda?
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 24.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 587 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 Bucanda today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Bucanda?
Local time is 18:00. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bucanda?
Bucanda is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Bucanda?
DEM 1,652 m.
Where is Bucanda located?
It is at -2.97111, 29.42611 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bucanda in?
It is in Burundi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry