Location & Surroundings
Butega is a settlement in Makamba, Burundi, at 1,495 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Makamba, less than 2 km away. The national capital Gitega is 79 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kigoma Airport, 86 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
4° 7' 31" S, 29° 47' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 1495 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 610 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:29
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Butega
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Butega, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 27.9 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 721 W/m2.
Temperature
21.2 C
Wind
0.2 m/s N (345 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
92 %
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 | 21.2 | 0.2 | 345 | 48 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 4.4 | 101 | 45 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 63.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.9 | 1.8 | 179 | 30 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 721.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 1.1 | 300 | 47 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 213.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.5 | 0.7 | 223 | 44 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.0 | 3.7 | 121 | 38 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 59.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.6 | 1.5 | 172 | 26 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 793.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.7 | 0.7 | 295 | 44 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 180.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.6 | 1.0 | 15 | 44 | 1,011.6 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 1.7 | 68 | 44 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 69 | 38.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.6 | 2.2 | 239 | 42 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 73 | 438.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 0.6 | 339 | 49 | 1,013.4 | 0.16 / 0.21 | 8 | 143.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.1 | 1.2 | 330 | 53 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Butega?
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 27.9 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 721 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 Butega today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Butega?
Local time is 12:29. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Butega?
Butega is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Butega?
DEM 1,495 m.
Where is Butega located?
It is at -4.12520, 29.79890 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Butega in?
It is in Burundi.