Location & Surroundings
Gikongo is a settlement in Ruyigi, Burundi, at 1,673 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cankuzo, 13 km to the northeast. The national capital Gitega is 60 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 90 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° 16' 13" S, 30° 26' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 1673 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 476 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:11
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gikongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gikongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 29.5 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 820 W/m2.
Temperature
17.9 C
Wind
0.5 m/s N (19 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 17.9 | 0.5 | 19 | 70 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 4.3 | 103 | 51 | 1,017.0 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 0 | 95.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.5 | 4.4 | 99 | 27 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 820.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 1.8 | 65 | 41 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 120.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.5 | 1.1 | 82 | 55 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.1 | 4.4 | 95 | 49 | 1,015.8 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 6 | 94.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.3 | 2.2 | 178 | 37 | 1,009.4 | 0.07 / 0.23 | 34 | 456.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.7 | 0.9 | 6 | 56 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 33 | 198.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.4 | 0.9 | 360 | 61 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.3 | 3.7 | 99 | 51 | 1,015.4 | 0.47 / 0.47 | 16 | 91.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.0 | 4.1 | 117 | 28 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 659.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.8 | 1.3 | 39 | 38 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 142.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.6 | 1.8 | 55 | 57 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gikongo?
Now 17.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 29.5 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 820 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 Gikongo today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Gikongo?
Local time is 12:11. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gikongo?
Gikongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gikongo?
DEM 1,673 m.
Where is Gikongo located?
It is at -3.27021, 30.44526 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gikongo in?
It is in Burundi.