Location & Surroundings
Gatumba is a town in Bujumbura Rural, Burundi with 18,104 inhabitants, at 780 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bujumbura, 13 km to the southeast. The national capital Gitega is 76 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 8 km away.
Overview
Gatumba is town in Burundi — FR ville au Burundi.
It is located in Commune Mutimbuzi, Burundi.
The population is about 11,700 (2008).
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Basic Data
- Country Burundi
- Located in Commune Mutimbuzi
- 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' 0" S, 29° 15' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 780 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 18,104
- Pop. Density 1,213 p/km²
- Built-up 13.7%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:30
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
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Weather in Gatumba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gatumba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 29.8 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 887 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
1.7 m/s N (6 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
84 %
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 | 24.0 | 1.7 | 6 | 54 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.8 | 0.8 | 313 | 46 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 88.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.8 | 4.4 | 139 | 42 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 886.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.7 | 0.9 | 353 | 49 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 239.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.5 | 1.1 | 26 | 54 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.3 | 1.8 | 27 | 48 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 49.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.4 | 3.9 | 153 | 38 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 783.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.9 | 0.3 | 222 | 49 | 1,009.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 4 | 258.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.7 | 2.0 | 358 | 53 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.7 | 1.1 | 342 | 48 | 1,013.0 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 86 | 35.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.8 | 5.9 | 180 | 48 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 82 | 689.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.3 | 1.4 | 141 | 54 | 1,008.7 | 0.02 / 0.10 | 89 | 157.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.0 | 1.2 | 13 | 56 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gatumba?
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 29.8 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 887 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 Gatumba today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Gatumba?
Local time is 08:30. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gatumba?
Gatumba is a populated place.
How many people live in Gatumba?
Population about 18,104.
What is the elevation of Gatumba?
DEM 780 m.
Where is Gatumba located?
It is at -3.33333, 29.25000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gatumba in?
It is in Burundi.
Links
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