Location & Surroundings
Gisagara is a settlement in Rutana, Burundi, at 1,552 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rutana, 12 km to the northeast. The national capital Gitega is 62 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 98 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° 59' 6" S, 29° 54' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 1552 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 112 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:16
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gisagara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gisagara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 30.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 928 W/m2.
Temperature
19.6 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NW (309 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
73 %
Precip
0.15 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 | 19.6 | 0.8 | 309 | 57 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 3.5 | 83 | 43 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 91.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.6 | 1.6 | 129 | 27 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 928.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 1.4 | 261 | 51 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 176.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.1 | 0.7 | 78 | 63 | 1,012.9 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 1.4 | 56 | 49 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 82.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.3 | 2.6 | 145 | 36 | 1,008.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 97 | 698.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.9 | 0.9 | 332 | 69 | 1,013.2 | 1.29 / 1.29 | 97 | 108.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.2 | 1.5 | 318 | 75 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 1.4 | 50 | 68 | 1,015.5 | 2.14 / 2.42 | 100 | 83.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.0 | 3.0 | 130 | 43 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 2.35 | 97 | 714.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.1 | 1.1 | 124 | 96 | 1,015.5 | 9.70 / 12.06 | 100 | 62.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.3 | 1.0 | 4 | 78 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 6.11 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gisagara?
Now 19.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 30.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 928 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gisagara today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Gisagara?
Local time is 11:16. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gisagara?
Gisagara is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gisagara?
DEM 1,552 m.
Where is Gisagara located?
It is at -3.98510, 29.90530 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gisagara in?
It is in Burundi.