Location & Surroundings
Gihinga is a settlement in Kirundo, Burundi, at 1,544 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bwambarangwe, 10 km to the northeast. The national capital Gitega is 95 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 22 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° 38' 42" S, 30° 15' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 1544 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 821 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:36
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 15 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 27.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 27.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 636 W/m2.
Temperature
27.3 C
Wind
1.9 m/s E (111 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
44 %
Precip
0.70 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 | 27.3 | 1.9 | 111 | 46 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.1 | 0.3 | 22 | 80 | 1,013.7 | 2.05 / 2.05 | 83 | 172.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.7 | 1.2 | 249 | 94 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.4 | 0.2 | 27 | 67 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 11 | 100.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.7 | 2.0 | 128 | 45 | 1,008.9 | 0.67 / 0.70 | 94 | 635.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.7 | 0.8 | 239 | 73 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 107.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.2 | 1.1 | 290 | 79 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 0.5 | 76 | 63 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 66.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.3 | 1.3 | 68 | 36 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 686.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.2 | 0.5 | 72 | 73 | 1,011.0 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 87 | 133.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.3 | 1.2 | 261 | 85 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 1.4 | 59 | 62 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 77.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.5 | 2.5 | 111 | 53 | 1,008.3 | 0.51 / 0.51 | 100 | 595.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gihinga?
Now 27.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 27.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 636 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gihinga today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Gihinga?
Local time is 22:36. 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 1,544 m.
Where is Gihinga located?
It is at -2.64500, 30.26550 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gihinga in?
It is in Burundi.