Location & Surroundings
Gashawe is a settlement in Ruyigi, Burundi, at 1,672 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruyigi, 22 km to the southwest. The national capital Gitega is 53 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 94 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 20' 28" S, 30° 23' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 1672 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 681 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:24
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gashawe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gashawe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 31.6 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 752 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (128 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 21.3 | 1.0 | 128 | 60 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 1.6 | 103 | 52 | 1,015.5 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 17.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.6 | 3.3 | 103 | 22 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 752.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.0 | 1.4 | 71 | 36 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 73.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.9 | 0.3 | 252 | 46 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 3.3 | 122 | 39 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 79.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.8 | 4.0 | 91 | 22 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 852.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 0.3 | 313 | 42 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 150.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.4 | 0.7 | 47 | 52 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 1.2 | 174 | 46 | 1,015.5 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 91 | 46.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.3 | 3.4 | 83 | 27 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 665.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 0.8 | 300 | 47 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 96 | 124.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.4 | 0.5 | 193 | 58 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gashawe?
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 31.6 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 752 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 Gashawe today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Gashawe?
Local time is 08:24. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gashawe?
Gashawe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gashawe?
DEM 1,672 m.
Where is Gashawe located?
It is at -3.34104, 30.39036 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gashawe in?
It is in Burundi.