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 08:51
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 15 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 16.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 23.7 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 12.4 mm. Solar peaks near 719 W/m2.
Temperature
16.1 C
Wind
1.3 m/s N (17 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
12.36 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 | 16.1 | 1.3 | 17 | 88 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.3 | 0.2 | 215 | 68 | 1,015.5 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 77 | 73.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.7 | 1.3 | 174 | 62 | 1,010.9 | 2.58 / 2.92 | 100 | 719.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.7 | 0.7 | 32 | 96 | 1,016.6 | 9.07 / 11.99 | 100 | 84.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.5 | 0.7 | 206 | 98 | 1,016.8 | 0.37 / 12.36 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.7 | 0.5 | 2 | 83 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 5.17 | 84 | 49.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.3 | 1.4 | 107 | 77 | 1,012.9 | 0.89 / 6.06 | 96 | 633.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.4 | 1.0 | 266 | 98 | 1,017.4 | 3.46 / 9.52 | 93 | 59.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.1 | 0.5 | 195 | 97 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 1.38 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.7 | 0.8 | 291 | 84 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 100 | 71.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.9 | 1.6 | 119 | 73 | 1,013.0 | 4.48 / 4.92 | 86 | 713.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.0 | 1.3 | 52 | 88 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 1.74 | 11 | 69.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 15.0 | 1.3 | 38 | 86 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bucanda?
Now 16.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 23.7 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 12.4 mm. Solar peaks near 719 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 12.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bucanda today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Bucanda?
Local time is 08:51. 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.