Location & Surroundings
Gashirwe is a settlement in Cankuzo, Burundi, at 1,323 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cankuzo, 16 km to the north. The national capital Gitega is 74 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, about 105 km away.
Also known as: Gashigwe
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° 21' 35" S, 30° 35' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 1323 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,129 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:22
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Gashirwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gashirwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 32.0 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 905 W/m2.
Temperature
18.2 C
Wind
0.4 m/s SE (145 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,013.7 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 | 18.2 | 0.4 | 145 | 38 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 2.2 | 126 | 35 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 66.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.0 | 3.5 | 87 | 17 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 905.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 2.0 | 49 | 30 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 202.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.3 | 0.9 | 259 | 44 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.4 | 2.5 | 118 | 33 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 92.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.1 | 2.5 | 80 | 17 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 920.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 2.5 | 43 | 35 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 251.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.5 | 0.5 | 122 | 43 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 1.5 | 113 | 43 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 7.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.2 | 1.6 | 90 | 25 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 506.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 1.2 | 5 | 38 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 184.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.6 | 0.1 | 46 | 51 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gashirwe?
Now 18.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 32.0 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 905 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 Gashirwe today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Gashirwe?
Local time is 10:22. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gashirwe?
Gashirwe is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gashirwe?
DEM 1,323 m.
Where is Gashirwe located?
It is at -3.35970, 30.59100 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gashirwe in?
It is in Burundi.