Location & Surroundings
Bucanda is a settlement in Bubanza, Burundi, at 1,681 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bubanza, 13 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is 74 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
2° 58' 19" S, 29° 25' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 1681 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,445 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:19
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Bucanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bucanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 22.6 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 620 W/m2.
Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
1.7 m/s S (179 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.82 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 | 22.1 | 1.7 | 179 | 72 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.4 | 1.5 | 41 | 84 | 1,016.2 | 1.66 / 1.66 | 100 | 69.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.3 | 0.6 | 60 | 81 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 0.3 | 331 | 65 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 96 | 70.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.6 | 0.3 | 129 | 62 | 1,011.5 | 0.78 / 0.82 | 94 | 619.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.8 | 1.3 | 15 | 86 | 1,015.9 | 1.31 / 2.12 | 56 | 122.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.7 | 1.6 | 27 | 82 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 0.6 | 75 | 60 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 95 | 75.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.3 | 0.6 | 169 | 50 | 1,009.1 | 0.97 / 1.10 | 66 | 597.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.1 | 1.2 | 328 | 92 | 1,015.2 | 2.07 / 3.17 | 100 | 134.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.2 | 1.7 | 34 | 83 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.3 | 1.1 | 86 | 72 | 1,016.6 | 0.08 / 0.09 | 98 | 40.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.8 | 2.4 | 86 | 48 | 1,011.3 | 1.74 / 1.83 | 83 | 589.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bucanda?
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 22.6 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 620 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.8 mm of 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 23:19. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bucanda?
Bucanda is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Bucanda?
DEM 1,681 m.
Where is Bucanda located?
It is at -2.97190, 29.43240 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bucanda in?
It is in Burundi.