Location & Surroundings
Gikingo is a settlement in Muyinga, Burundi, at 1,583 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kirundo, 19 km to the northwest. The national capital Gitega is 82 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 23 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° 43' 51" S, 30° 10' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 1583 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 297 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:40
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gikingo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gikingo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 26.6 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 522 W/m2.
Temperature
20.9 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (158 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
42 %
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 | 20.9 | 1.0 | 158 | 47 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.7 | 1.5 | 150 | 47 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.0 | 3.1 | 137 | 49 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 20.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.6 | 3.0 | 130 | 33 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 521.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.6 | 1.0 | 92 | 45 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 103.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.5 | 1.2 | 179 | 55 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.3 | 1.6 | 119 | 45 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 46.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.4 | 2.7 | 72 | 25 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 667.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.1 | 1.4 | 76 | 37 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 139.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.4 | 0.4 | 4 | 63 | 1,012.3 | 0.86 / 0.86 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.0 | 1.4 | 44 | 49 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 55.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.1 | 0.7 | 318 | 37 | 1,011.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 49 | 432.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.2 | 0.5 | 98 | 50 | 1,011.8 | 0.50 / 0.55 | 31 | 114.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gikingo?
Now 20.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 26.6 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 522 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 Gikingo today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Gikingo?
Local time is 04:40. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gikingo?
Gikingo is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gikingo?
DEM 1,583 m.
Where is Gikingo located?
It is at -2.73070, 30.18010 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gikingo in?
It is in Burundi.