Location & Surroundings
Gacaca is a settlement in Kirundo, Burundi, at 1,452 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bwambarangwe, 14 km to the southwest. The national capital Gitega is about 120 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 35 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° 28' 48" S, 30° 24' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 1452 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 549 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:46
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gacaca
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gacaca, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 27.8 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 460 W/m2.
Temperature
17.0 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SW (217 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
16 %
Precip
0.21 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 | 17.0 | 1.0 | 217 | 82 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 0.9 | 67 | 53 | 1,016.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 13 | 79.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.8 | 1.4 | 163 | 38 | 1,010.5 | 0.04 / 0.06 | 15 | 460.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.8 | 0.9 | 57 | 54 | 1,012.8 | 0.18 / 0.24 | 32 | 271.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.4 | 0.5 | 256 | 70 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.5 | 0.3 | 194 | 50 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 92 | 70.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.7 | 3.2 | 62 | 29 | 1,008.3 | 0.01 / 0.02 | 74 | 679.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 0.6 | 204 | 50 | 1,010.3 | 0.28 / 0.30 | 37 | 175.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.3 | 1.0 | 267 | 64 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 0.4 | 65 | 57 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 15.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.5 | 2.6 | 91 | 29 | 1,006.8 | 0.08 / 0.10 | 95 | 583.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.4 | 0.8 | 334 | 49 | 1,009.9 | 0.04 / 0.15 | 100 | 115.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.6 | 1.1 | 174 | 62 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gacaca?
Now 17.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 27.8 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 460 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gacaca today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gacaca?
Local time is 07:46. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gacaca?
Gacaca is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gacaca?
DEM 1,452 m.
Where is Gacaca located?
It is at -2.48010, 30.40450 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gacaca in?
It is in Burundi.