Location & Surroundings
Busaka is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,667 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Karuzi, 15 km to the southeast. The national capital Gitega is 48 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 52 km away.
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° 0' 56" S, 30° 3' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 1667 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 469 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:10
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Busaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Busaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 27.6 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 449 W/m2.
Temperature
27.2 C
Wind
3.2 m/s NE (48 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,008.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.40 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 | 27.2 | 3.2 | 48 | 34 | 1,008.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 0.8 | 22 | 48 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 82.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.2 | 0.9 | 327 | 63 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.0 | 0.2 | 255 | 54 | 1,016.2 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 100 | 39.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.6 | 2.6 | 111 | 38 | 1,009.7 | 0.29 / 0.40 | 79 | 449.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.7 | 1.0 | 306 | 71 | 1,013.1 | 0.47 / 0.87 | 40 | 129.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.2 | 0.7 | 351 | 85 | 1,014.0 | 0.52 / 1.39 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.2 | 0.7 | 122 | 73 | 1,017.4 | 0.42 / 1.81 | 100 | 44.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.9 | 0.6 | 39 | 51 | 1,010.4 | 1.42 / 3.24 | 73 | 584.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.2 | 0.9 | 201 | 83 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 3.09 | 89 | 105.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.7 | 0.6 | 184 | 85 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.87 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 2.7 | 122 | 64 | 1,016.5 | 0.01 / 0.88 | 84 | 80.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.9 | 3.7 | 104 | 28 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 764.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Busaka?
Now 27.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 27.6 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 449 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Busaka today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Busaka?
Local time is 01:10. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Busaka?
Busaka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Busaka?
DEM 1,667 m.
Where is Busaka located?
It is at -3.01564, 30.06233 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Busaka in?
It is in Burundi.