Location & Surroundings
Higiro is a settlement in Bubanza, Burundi, at 1,458 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bubanza, 9 km to the southwest. The national capital Gitega is 68 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 36 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° 1' 43" S, 29° 27' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 1458 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 496 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:32
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Higiro
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Higiro, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 27.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 737 W/m2.
Temperature
19.6 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NW (294 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,016.1 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 | 19.6 | 1.0 | 294 | 65 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.8 | 1.0 | 65 | 64 | 1,014.0 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.6 | 2.0 | 90 | 41 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 73.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.1 | 1.6 | 178 | 30 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 736.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 0.9 | 74 | 43 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 74.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.3 | 1.3 | 47 | 57 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.6 | 2.3 | 98 | 47 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 73.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.1 | 2.0 | 173 | 36 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 489.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.7 | 1.2 | 78 | 58 | 1,015.3 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 96 | 81.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.8 | 0.9 | 24 | 59 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.7 | 1.9 | 86 | 56 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 95 | 47.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.3 | 0.9 | 224 | 33 | 1,011.3 | 0.07 / 0.17 | 89 | 445.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.9 | 1.4 | 50 | 50 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 94 | 59.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Higiro?
Now 19.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 27.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 737 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 Higiro today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Higiro?
Local time is 06:32. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Higiro?
Higiro is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Higiro?
DEM 1,458 m.
Where is Higiro located?
It is at -3.02850, 29.45880 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Higiro in?
It is in Burundi.