Location & Surroundings
Gicu is a settlement in Ngozi, Burundi, at 1,483 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ngozi, 12 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is 69 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 39 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
2° 48' 31" S, 29° 51' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 1483 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,121 p/km²
- Built-up 4.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:12
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gicu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gicu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 29.9 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 425 W/m2.
Temperature
17.8 C
Wind
0.9 m/s W (283 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.28 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 | 17.8 | 0.9 | 283 | 73 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.2 | 0.6 | 55 | 74 | 1,017.0 | 1.37 / 1.37 | 98 | 29.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.9 | 0.8 | 51 | 32 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 42 | 424.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.0 | 0.9 | 130 | 68 | 1,012.9 | 0.52 / 0.88 | 100 | 209.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.8 | 0.1 | 237 | 72 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 0.9 | 119 | 54 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 87 | 56.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.7 | 2.0 | 83 | 30 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 641.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.7 | 1.2 | 331 | 49 | 1,011.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 198.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.0 | 0.7 | 260 | 60 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.2 | 1.7 | 109 | 41 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 68.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.5 | 3.1 | 86 | 27 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 644.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 0.8 | 278 | 45 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 146.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.8 | 0.7 | 219 | 56 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gicu?
Now 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 29.9 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 425 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gicu today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gicu?
Local time is 12:12. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gicu?
Gicu is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gicu?
DEM 1,483 m.
Where is Gicu located?
It is at -2.80850, 29.86290 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gicu in?
It is in Burundi.