Location & Surroundings
Gikobe is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,886 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gitega, 27 km to the north. The national capital Gitega is 27 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 79 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° 40' 25" S, 29° 56' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 1886 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 408 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:03
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 11 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 16.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 30.0 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 947 W/m2.
Temperature
16.9 C
Wind
1.1 m/s W (271 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
89 %
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 | 16.9 | 1.1 | 271 | 44 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 2.1 | 116 | 35 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 90.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.0 | 3.4 | 95 | 19 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 947.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 1.8 | 251 | 34 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 267.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.4 | 1.4 | 252 | 42 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.4 | 1.8 | 126 | 41 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 20.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.7 | 2.5 | 101 | 27 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 528.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.7 | 0.9 | 201 | 37 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 111.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.3 | 1.3 | 281 | 49 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.0 | 2.9 | 125 | 39 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 45.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.7 | 2.5 | 83 | 25 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 662.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.4 | 1.4 | 315 | 42 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 90.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.3 | 1.0 | 160 | 50 | 1,011.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gikobe?
Now 16.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 30.0 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 947 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 Gikobe today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Gikobe?
Local time is 09:03. 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 1,886 m.
Where is Gikobe located?
It is at -3.67370, 29.94220 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gikobe in?
It is in Burundi.