Location & Surroundings
Bwiza is a settlement in Kirundo, Burundi, at 1,486 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kirundo, 15 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is about 110 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 10 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° 27' 20" S, 30° 3' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 1486 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 897 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:08
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Bwiza
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bwiza, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 34.2 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 871 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SE (124 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,015.7 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 23.7 | 1.5 | 124 | 42 | 1,015.7 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.2 | 1.7 | 106 | 20 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 871.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.9 | 0.9 | 63 | 37 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 202.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.2 | 1.1 | 189 | 48 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.3 | 0.7 | 86 | 36 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 87.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.5 | 2.6 | 87 | 30 | 1,007.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 87 | 687.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 0.7 | 201 | 47 | 1,009.8 | 0.09 / 0.10 | 81 | 110.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.1 | 1.0 | 103 | 53 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.5 | 1.1 | 34 | 49 | 1,015.4 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 96 | 47.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.4 | 3.2 | 74 | 35 | 1,008.6 | 0.20 / 0.36 | 85 | 527.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.0 | 1.6 | 205 | 75 | 1,012.0 | 0.35 / 0.72 | 91 | 155.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.4 | 1.2 | 228 | 82 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.7 | 0.9 | 182 | 71 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 38 | 27.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bwiza?
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 34.2 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 871 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 Bwiza today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Bwiza?
Local time is 14:08. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bwiza?
Bwiza is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Bwiza?
DEM 1,486 m.
Where is Bwiza located?
It is at -2.45550, 30.06520 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bwiza in?
It is in Burundi.