Location & Surroundings
Gamba is a settlement in Bubanza, Burundi, at 1,211 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bubanza, 10 km to the west. The national capital Gitega is 61 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 29 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° 6' 47" S, 29° 28' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 1211 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 403 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:20
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 26.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 663 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SE (114 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
8 %
Precip
0.12 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 | 24.1 | 1.7 | 114 | 37 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.4 | 1.4 | 230 | 34 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 663.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 1.7 | 93 | 49 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 56.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.8 | 0.9 | 44 | 49 | 1,011.3 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 0.6 | 67 | 45 | 1,015.9 | 0.10 / 0.12 | 100 | 44.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.1 | 1.7 | 178 | 37 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 71 | 497.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.1 | 1.7 | 54 | 79 | 1,014.7 | 1.27 / 1.33 | 97 | 129.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.5 | 2.1 | 76 | 77 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.0 | 1.0 | 89 | 72 | 1,017.3 | 1.89 / 2.15 | 95 | 33.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.2 | 0.6 | 74 | 46 | 1,010.7 | 1.39 / 3.55 | 78 | 663.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.5 | 1.2 | 40 | 88 | 1,014.8 | 2.42 / 5.97 | 96 | 96.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.8 | 1.3 | 106 | 84 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.5 | 1.2 | 87 | 63 | 1,016.7 | 1.16 / 1.47 | 93 | 62.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gamba?
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 26.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 663 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gamba today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Gamba?
Local time is 19:20. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gamba?
Gamba is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gamba?
DEM 1,211 m.
Where is Gamba located?
It is at -3.11300, 29.47550 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gamba in?
It is in Burundi.