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.
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
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
- Local time 12:19
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
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.