Location & Surroundings
Gakaze is a settlement in Ruyigi, Burundi, at 1,570 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cankuzo, 17 km to the east. The national capital Gitega is 56 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 87 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° 15' 50" S, 30° 24' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 1570 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 249 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:00
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gakaze
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gakaze, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 27.4 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 541 W/m2.
Temperature
23.6 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (109 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
39 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 23.6 | 1.1 | 109 | 46 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.0 | 0.7 | 231 | 52 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 0.8 | 113 | 46 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 23.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.4 | 3.9 | 59 | 35 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 540.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 0.6 | 242 | 50 | 1,014.3 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 56 | 98.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.5 | 1.1 | 304 | 64 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 1.9 | 91 | 49 | 1,016.5 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 5 | 79.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.5 | 2.9 | 148 | 32 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 85 | 644.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.4 | 1.2 | 329 | 53 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 88.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.8 | 0.3 | 86 | 62 | 1,013.5 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.9 | 3.3 | 87 | 46 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 79.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.3 | 3.5 | 129 | 22 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 900.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.2 | 0.6 | 356 | 39 | 1,011.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 86 | 115.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gakaze?
Now 23.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 27.4 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 541 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 Gakaze today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Gakaze?
Local time is 02:00. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gakaze?
Gakaze is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gakaze?
DEM 1,570 m.
Where is Gakaze located?
It is at -3.26390, 30.40540 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gakaze in?
It is in Burundi.