Location & Surroundings
Gikobe is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,877 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rutana, 23 km to the southeast. The national capital Gitega is 39 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 78 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° 46' 26" S, 29° 51' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 1877 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 494 p/km²
- Built-up 5.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:47
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gikobe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gikobe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 21.8 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 636 W/m2.
Temperature
20.6 C
Wind
0.3 m/s N (341 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,016.4 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
0.27 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 | 20.6 | 0.3 | 341 | 67 | 1,016.4 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.8 | 0.9 | 178 | 63 | 1,012.3 | 1.91 / 1.91 | 74 | 636.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.1 | 0.6 | 152 | 88 | 1,015.4 | 3.58 / 5.49 | 56 | 127.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.1 | 1.2 | 332 | 88 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 1.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.1 | 1.4 | 97 | 70 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 76 | 94.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.7 | 3.1 | 99 | 62 | 1,012.1 | 4.09 / 4.36 | 100 | 838.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.1 | 0.6 | 334 | 83 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 1.46 | 66 | 176.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.8 | 0.9 | 302 | 89 | 1,013.6 | 3.67 / 5.13 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.8 | 1.5 | 98 | 74 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 70 | 95.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 2.5 | 74 | 48 | 1,009.9 | 3.06 / 3.16 | 40 | 921.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.6 | 0.9 | 357 | 80 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 1.34 | 68 | 185.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.2 | 0.8 | 313 | 84 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.8 | 0.9 | 58 | 68 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 47 | 80.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gikobe?
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 21.8 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 636 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 Gikobe today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Gikobe?
Local time is 19:47. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gikobe?
Gikobe is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gikobe?
DEM 1,877 m.
Where is Gikobe located?
It is at -3.77400, 29.85770 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gikobe in?
It is in Burundi.