Location & Surroundings
Gakombe is a settlement in Ruyigi, Burundi, at 1,266 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mabamba, 15 km to the southwest. The national capital Gitega is 71 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, about 115 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° 28' 53" S, 30° 33' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 1266 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 414 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:22
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 9 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 31.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 31.4 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 698 W/m2.
Temperature
31.4 C
Wind
2.9 m/s E (77 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,008.1 hPa
Clouds
71 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 31.4 | 2.9 | 77 | 27 | 1,008.1 | - / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 1.9 | 30 | 50 | 1,010.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 185.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 1.1 | 90 | 60 | 1,011.4 | 0.07 / 0.09 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 2.9 | 102 | 46 | 1,014.9 | 0.14 / 0.23 | 94 | 64.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.3 | 2.4 | 108 | 27 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 95 | 698.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.3 | 2.9 | 230 | 39 | 1,010.9 | 0.06 / 0.10 | 96 | 53.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 1.6 | 92 | 51 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 2.2 | 122 | 44 | 1,015.9 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 70 | 70.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 32.3 | 3.4 | 100 | 23 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 740.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.8 | 1.7 | 9 | 34 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 83.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 1.5 | 33 | 48 | 1,011.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.0 | 2.3 | 86 | 48 | 1,016.7 | 0.45 / 0.46 | 98 | 66.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 33.1 | 3.4 | 104 | 20 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 812.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gakombe?
Now 31.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 31.4 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 698 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 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Gakombe?
Local time is 00:22. 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 1,266 m.
Where is Gakombe located?
It is at -3.48140, 30.56350 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gakombe in?
It is in Burundi.