Location & Surroundings
Gikuyo is a mountain in Bururi, Burundi, at 2,007 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bururi, 10 km to the southwest. The national capital Gitega is 58 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 76 km away.
Overview
Gikuyo is mountain in Burundi.
It is located in Bururi Province, Burundi.
The elevation is around 2,007 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Burundi
- Located in Bururi Province
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 53' 51" S, 29° 41' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 2007 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 151 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:44
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other mountains nearby
Weather in Gikuyo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gikuyo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 25.9 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 673 W/m2.
Temperature
17.7 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NE (53 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,013.2 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 | 17.7 | 1.1 | 53 | 66 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.6 | 3.7 | 99 | 51 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 70.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 3.3 | 124 | 36 | 1,010.0 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 96 | 673.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 0.6 | 240 | 52 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 121.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.7 | 0.8 | 256 | 50 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 4.0 | 87 | 43 | 1,016.7 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 93 | 57.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.7 | 2.7 | 109 | 31 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 738.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.0 | 0.1 | 303 | 47 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 106.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.3 | 0.9 | 35 | 52 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 3.7 | 102 | 47 | 1,016.7 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 91 | 85.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.4 | 1.6 | 79 | 35 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 90 | 542.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.2 | 0.7 | 331 | 52 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 155.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.3 | 0.6 | 334 | 58 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gikuyo?
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 25.9 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 673 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 Gikuyo today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Gikuyo?
Local time is 12:44. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gikuyo?
Gikuyo is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Gikuyo?
DEM 2,007 m.
Where is Gikuyo located?
It is at -3.89750, 29.69667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gikuyo in?
It is in Burundi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry