Location & Surroundings

Gakombe is a settlement in Bururi, Burundi, at 1,978 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bururi, 8 km to the northwest. The national capital Gitega is 71 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 85 km away.

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Basic Data

  • Type populated locality (PPLL)
  • an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings

Geography

  • Coordinates
    4° 0' 20" S, 29° 39' 47" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1978 m
  • Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 420 p/km²
  • Built-up 2.5%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Franc (BIF)
  • Phone Prefix +257

Sun & Local Time

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Weather in Gakombe

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gakombe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 19.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 28.6 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 870 W/m2.

Temperature
19.3 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NE (63 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
83 %
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 19.3 0.9 63 54 1,013.5 - / 0.00 83 0.0 n/a
6h 23.3 3.2 85 41 1,016.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 62.2 n/a
12h 28.6 2.9 126 30 1,010.0 0.00 / 0.00 57 869.9 n/a
18h 21.3 0.3 68 41 1,012.5 0.00 / 0.00 5 242.2 n/a
Tomorrow 19.6 1.9 78 42 1,012.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
30h 22.9 1.6 92 35 1,016.4 0.02 / 0.02 85 66.0 n/a
36h 27.8 2.2 155 27 1,010.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 886.9 n/a
42h 21.9 0.4 325 41 1,012.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 212.1 n/a
Friday 19.8 0.9 335 45 1,012.2 0.00 / 0.00 33 0.0 n/a
54h 23.1 1.5 134 41 1,017.1 0.00 / 0.00 70 76.6 n/a
60h 28.3 2.3 156 29 1,009.7 0.00 / 0.00 24 918.9 n/a
66h 22.1 0.2 357 45 1,013.1 0.00 / 0.00 93 265.0 n/a
Saturday 19.9 0.8 305 49 1,012.5 0.00 / 0.00 73 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gakombe?
Now 19.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 28.6 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 870 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 Gakombe today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Gakombe?
Local time is 12:19. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gakombe?
Gakombe is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gakombe?
DEM 1,978 m.
Where is Gakombe located?
It is at -4.00560, 29.66310 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gakombe in?
It is in Burundi.

Sources

Last updated 2021-05-18
geonames https://www.geonames.org/421809

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