Location & Surroundings
Gikinga is a settlement in Rutana, Burundi, at 1,729 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rutana, 12 km to the east. The national capital Gitega is 52 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 90 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
3° 53' 47" S, 29° 53' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 1729 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 423 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:01
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gikinga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gikinga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 27.6 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 720 W/m2.
Temperature
27.3 C
Wind
3.6 m/s SE (129 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 27.3 | 3.6 | 129 | 29 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.8 | 1.1 | 209 | 46 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 133.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.3 | 0.9 | 310 | 51 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.4 | 4.0 | 116 | 46 | 1,017.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 63.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.6 | 2.7 | 140 | 28 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 719.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.3 | 1.5 | 253 | 46 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 145.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.8 | 0.6 | 243 | 50 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 3.1 | 131 | 40 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 60.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.2 | 4.9 | 81 | 35 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 740.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 1.2 | 270 | 45 | 1,012.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 7 | 143.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.2 | 0.5 | 346 | 46 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 3.9 | 97 | 41 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 74.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.3 | 1.8 | 206 | 34 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 614.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gikinga?
Now 27.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 27.6 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 720 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 Gikinga today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Gikinga?
Local time is 20:01. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gikinga?
Gikinga is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gikinga?
DEM 1,729 m.
Where is Gikinga located?
It is at -3.89630, 29.89000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gikinga in?
It is in Burundi.