Location & Surroundings
Gihinga is a settlement in Bubanza, Burundi, at 1,668 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bubanza, 13 km to the southwest. The national capital Gitega is 73 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 41 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° 58' 49" S, 29° 26' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 1668 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,177 p/km²
- Built-up 4.6%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:16
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gihinga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gihinga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 22.3 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 560 W/m2.
Temperature
18.5 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NE (59 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,017.5 hPa
Clouds
91 %
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 | 18.5 | 1.1 | 59 | 84 | 1,017.5 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 1.3 | 73 | 73 | 1,012.5 | 4.02 / 4.02 | 99 | 560.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.3 | 1.2 | 32 | 86 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 1.22 | 7 | 108.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.2 | 1.0 | 357 | 88 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 0.4 | 19 | 63 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 92.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 2.5 | 140 | 66 | 1,011.6 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 100 | 599.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.3 | 1.2 | 37 | 89 | 1,015.2 | 2.98 / 3.34 | 100 | 76.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.3 | 0.8 | 344 | 93 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 1.92 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.9 | 1.0 | 62 | 74 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 98 | 71.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.8 | 1.2 | 80 | 51 | 1,011.3 | 2.60 / 2.69 | 52 | 813.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.4 | 1.7 | 69 | 92 | 1,016.3 | 1.44 / 4.13 | 100 | 222.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.6 | 0.7 | 308 | 95 | 1,016.1 | 11.95 / 16.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.1 | 0.1 | 354 | 76 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 1.24 | 100 | 45.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gihinga?
Now 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 22.3 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 560 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 Gihinga today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Gihinga?
Local time is 15:16. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gihinga?
Gihinga is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gihinga?
DEM 1,668 m.
Where is Gihinga located?
It is at -2.98040, 29.44730 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gihinga in?
It is in Burundi.