Location & Surroundings
Gikokora is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,604 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Karuzi, 8 km to the southwest. The national capital Gitega is 53 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 57 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 2' 54" S, 30° 12' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 1604 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,451 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:37
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gikokora
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gikokora, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 30.0 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 768 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SE (126 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
85 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 23.1 | 0.9 | 126 | 44 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.1 | 1.0 | 157 | 53 | 1,014.2 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.4 | 1.9 | 103 | 49 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 51.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.0 | 3.1 | 117 | 27 | 1,009.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 768.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.5 | 0.9 | 222 | 42 | 1,012.2 | 0.04 / 0.05 | 87 | 49.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.5 | 0.8 | 198 | 50 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.1 | 3.5 | 114 | 45 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 67.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.4 | 3.0 | 119 | 30 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 710.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.3 | 1.1 | 174 | 38 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 72.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 0.3 | 344 | 44 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.1 | 4.0 | 108 | 40 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 71.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.6 | 2.6 | 79 | 31 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 603.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.0 | 1.3 | 37 | 42 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 109.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gikokora?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 30.0 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 768 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gikokora today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Gikokora?
Local time is 06:37. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gikokora?
Gikokora is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gikokora?
DEM 1,604 m.
Where is Gikokora located?
It is at -3.04825, 30.20709 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gikokora in?
It is in Burundi.