Location & Surroundings
Gakombe is a settlement in Makamba, Burundi, at 1,566 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Makamba, 6 km to the southwest. The national capital Gitega is 74 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kigoma Airport, 91 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° 5' 28" S, 29° 50' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 1566 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 442 p/km²
- Built-up 3.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:00
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gakombe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gakombe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 30.1 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 908 W/m2.
Temperature
18.4 C
Wind
1.2 m/s N (359 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
62 %
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 | 18.4 | 1.2 | 359 | 61 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 3.3 | 83 | 43 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 77.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.1 | 3.0 | 101 | 22 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 907.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.3 | 0.1 | 352 | 35 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 229.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.0 | 0.6 | 46 | 39 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 3.6 | 77 | 46 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 47.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.6 | 1.2 | 179 | 32 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 685.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 0.9 | 239 | 46 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 116.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.7 | 0.4 | 83 | 47 | 1,010.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 2.9 | 91 | 44 | 1,015.0 | 0.02 / 0.03 | 100 | 49.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.9 | 1.8 | 211 | 41 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 467.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.5 | 1.2 | 255 | 53 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 90 | 119.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.1 | 1.9 | 286 | 59 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gakombe?
Now 18.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 30.1 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 908 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 05:49 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gakombe?
Local time is 12:00. 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 1,566 m.
Where is Gakombe located?
It is at -4.09120, 29.83640 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gakombe in?
It is in Burundi.