Location & Surroundings
Gikokoma is a settlement in Bururi, Burundi, at 1,920 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bururi, 6 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is 63 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 72 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° 54' 0" S, 29° 36' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 1920 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 479 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:36
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gikokoma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gikokoma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 28.0 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 839 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NE (43 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
68 %
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 | 21.5 | 0.9 | 43 | 49 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.2 | 1.3 | 55 | 53 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 3.0 | 87 | 40 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 58.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.0 | 2.1 | 150 | 31 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 838.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.3 | 1.1 | 56 | 39 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 255.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.7 | 1.5 | 78 | 43 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 1.0 | 109 | 36 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 58.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.6 | 1.6 | 168 | 27 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 816.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.6 | 0.7 | 51 | 39 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 218.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.9 | 0.6 | 53 | 43 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 2.1 | 125 | 34 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 85.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.2 | 1.8 | 182 | 29 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 885.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.0 | 0.8 | 46 | 45 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 262.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gikokoma?
Now 21.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 28.0 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 839 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 Gikokoma today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Gikokoma?
Local time is 06:36. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gikokoma?
Gikokoma is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gikokoma?
DEM 1,920 m.
Where is Gikokoma located?
It is at -3.89990, 29.60800 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gikokoma in?
It is in Burundi.