Location & Surroundings
Gikwazo is a settlement in Bururi, Burundi, at 1,956 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rutana, 23 km to the southeast. The national capital Gitega is 43 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 78 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° 48' 3" S, 29° 50' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1956 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 706 p/km²
- Built-up 5.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:29
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gikwazo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gikwazo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 24.4 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 672 W/m2.
Temperature
20.0 C
Wind
3.2 m/s E (102 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,018.8 hPa
Clouds
76 %
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 | 20.0 | 3.2 | 102 | 51 | 1,018.8 | - / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 3.2 | 166 | 35 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 671.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.5 | 1.5 | 248 | 49 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 151.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.3 | 0.8 | 276 | 60 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.1 | 3.6 | 88 | 46 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 30.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 3.2 | 112 | 30 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 633.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.9 | 0.9 | 17 | 46 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 66.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.2 | 0.3 | 134 | 48 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.3 | 4.4 | 77 | 46 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 63.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 3.1 | 109 | 40 | 1,011.9 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 94 | 540.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.3 | 0.9 | 62 | 64 | 1,015.8 | 0.17 / 0.21 | 100 | 82.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.7 | 0.7 | 265 | 63 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.4 | 4.5 | 86 | 52 | 1,018.4 | 0.18 / 0.19 | 100 | 30.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gikwazo?
Now 20.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 24.4 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 672 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 Gikwazo today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Gikwazo?
Local time is 16:29. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gikwazo?
Gikwazo is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gikwazo?
DEM 1,956 m.
Where is Gikwazo located?
It is at -3.80080, 29.83340 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gikwazo in?
It is in Burundi.