Location & Surroundings
Gikombe is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,804 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gitega, 27 km to the northeast. The national capital Gitega is 27 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 64 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° 38' 4" S, 29° 48' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 1804 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,145 p/km²
- Built-up 4.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:31
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gikombe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gikombe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.4 C with overcast skies and a 4.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 25.8 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 746 W/m2.
Temperature
20.4 C
Wind
4.6 m/s SE (113 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,017.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 20.4 | 4.6 | 113 | 51 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.8 | 4.4 | 109 | 32 | 1,010.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 69 | 745.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.0 | 1.1 | 253 | 55 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 116.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.2 | 0.6 | 292 | 60 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.8 | 4.5 | 111 | 41 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 57.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gikombe?
Now 20.4 C with overcast skies and a 4.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 25.8 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 746 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 Gikombe today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Gikombe?
Local time is 14:31. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gikombe?
Gikombe is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gikombe?
DEM 1,804 m.
Where is Gikombe located?
It is at -3.63450, 29.80240 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gikombe in?
It is in Burundi.