Location & Surroundings
Gikonge is a third-order administrative division in Muramvya, Burundi, at 1,878 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Muramvya, 5 km to the southwest. The national capital Gitega is 36 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 39 km away.
Basic Data
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 14' 56" S, 29° 39' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 1878 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 710 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:04
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Weather in Gikonge
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gikonge, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 25.6 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 688 W/m2.
Temperature
18.3 C
Wind
1.2 m/s W (289 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 18.3 | 1.2 | 289 | 80 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.8 | 0.4 | 222 | 84 | 1,013.2 | 0.37 / 0.37 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 0.9 | 66 | 57 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 93.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 4.6 | 181 | 44 | 1,010.2 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 97 | 688.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.9 | 0.6 | 45 | 64 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 69 | 193.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.7 | 0.2 | 45 | 70 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.0 | 1.6 | 83 | 61 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 51.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 2.0 | 76 | 55 | 1,011.0 | 1.15 / 1.15 | 100 | 500.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.9 | 0.8 | 24 | 80 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.79 | 66 | 24.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.0 | 0.5 | 42 | 77 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.3 | 2.8 | 118 | 52 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 73.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.1 | 2.7 | 142 | 29 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 826.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.9 | 0.4 | 28 | 51 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 112.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gikonge?
Now 18.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 25.6 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 688 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 Gikonge today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Gikonge?
Local time is 04:04. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gikonge?
Gikonge is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Gikonge?
DEM 1,878 m.
Where is Gikonge located?
It is at -3.24885, 29.65709 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gikonge in?
It is in Burundi.