Location & Surroundings
Cihonda is a settlement in Muyinga, Burundi, at 1,672 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Muyinga, 23 km to the east. The national capital Gitega is 70 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 33 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° 50' 15" S, 30° 8' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 1672 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 759 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:39
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Cihonda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cihonda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 26.7 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 540 W/m2.
Temperature
20.5 C
Wind
0.6 m/s SE (137 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
40 %
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 | 20.5 | 0.6 | 137 | 48 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.3 | 1.4 | 153 | 48 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.4 | 3.1 | 133 | 47 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 38.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.7 | 2.7 | 126 | 33 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 540.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 1.0 | 97 | 44 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 106.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.3 | 0.9 | 185 | 56 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.3 | 1.6 | 114 | 45 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 46.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.5 | 2.5 | 86 | 25 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 729.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.1 | 1.2 | 76 | 37 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 141.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.9 | 0.8 | 21 | 57 | 1,012.2 | 0.54 / 0.54 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 1.4 | 44 | 45 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 66.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.9 | 0.5 | 54 | 38 | 1,011.2 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 68 | 445.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.9 | 0.4 | 211 | 50 | 1,012.0 | 0.34 / 0.42 | 47 | 105.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cihonda?
Now 20.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 26.7 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 540 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 Cihonda today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Cihonda?
Local time is 06:39. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Cihonda?
Cihonda is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Cihonda?
DEM 1,672 m.
Where is Cihonda located?
It is at -2.83740, 30.13730 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cihonda in?
It is in Burundi.