Location & Surroundings
Bukemba is a settlement in Rutana, Burundi, at 1,482 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rutana, 11 km to the northeast. The national capital Gitega is 62 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 99 km away.
Also known as: Gitanga
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 59' 7" S, 29° 54' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 1482 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 580 p/km²
- Built-up 3.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:06
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bukemba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bukemba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 27.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 819 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
0.7 m/s E (90 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.52 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 | 22.2 | 0.7 | 90 | 57 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.4 | 1.9 | 83 | 38 | 1,008.1 | 0.65 / 0.65 | 98 | 819.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.5 | 2.1 | 314 | 67 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 28 | 195.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.3 | 1.8 | 307 | 68 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 1.3 | 91 | 60 | 1,014.9 | 0.52 / 0.52 | 80 | 89.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 3.8 | 182 | 62 | 1,011.2 | 5.48 / 6.00 | 94 | 788.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.4 | 1.9 | 291 | 78 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 2.20 | 34 | 147.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.6 | 1.4 | 336 | 84 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 1.49 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.2 | 1.6 | 106 | 74 | 1,017.5 | 0.13 / 1.61 | 77 | 92.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 2.3 | 135 | 64 | 1,013.7 | 4.78 / 6.39 | 49 | 682.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.2 | 1.2 | 331 | 81 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 1.92 | 8 | 249.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.9 | 1.1 | 6 | 87 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 1.60 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.7 | 0.6 | 143 | 72 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.60 | 98 | 79.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bukemba?
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 27.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 819 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bukemba today?
Sunrise around 05:34 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Bukemba?
Local time is 20:06. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bukemba?
Bukemba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bukemba?
DEM 1,482 m.
Where is Bukemba located?
It is at -3.98530, 29.91610 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bukemba in?
It is in Burundi.