Location & Surroundings
Gakobe is a settlement in Rutana, Burundi, at 1,525 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rutana, 6 km to the southwest. The national capital Gitega is 54 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, about 100 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
3° 53' 45" S, 30° 2' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 1525 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 328 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:23
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gakobe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gakobe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 30.8 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 600 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
1.2 m/s N (19 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
93 %
Precip
0.46 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 | 23.4 | 1.2 | 19 | 40 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.9 | 1.1 | 176 | 52 | 1,011.1 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.5 | 1.6 | 82 | 51 | 1,015.7 | 0.02 / 0.15 | 65 | 16.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.8 | 3.5 | 101 | 28 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 84 | 600.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 1.6 | 297 | 52 | 1,011.8 | 0.36 / 0.46 | 94 | 118.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.8 | 1.1 | 1 | 75 | 1,012.8 | 0.29 / 0.75 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.9 | 2.1 | 106 | 58 | 1,016.3 | 0.09 / 0.85 | 93 | 69.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.5 | 1.7 | 72 | 38 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.85 | 97 | 555.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.3 | 0.9 | 293 | 65 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.60 | 72 | 108.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.9 | 0.5 | 71 | 71 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.60 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 3.4 | 88 | 54 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 36 | 73.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.9 | 4.0 | 105 | 26 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 699.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.7 | 0.8 | 263 | 44 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 83.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gakobe?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 30.8 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 600 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gakobe today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Gakobe?
Local time is 02:23. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gakobe?
Gakobe is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gakobe?
DEM 1,525 m.
Where is Gakobe located?
It is at -3.89580, 30.03870 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gakobe in?
It is in Burundi.