Location & Surroundings
Karunga is a settlement in Bujumbura Rural, Burundi, at 1,433 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Isale, 3 km to the southeast. The national capital Gitega is 52 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 16 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° 19' 44" S, 29° 27' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 1433 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 463 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:38
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Karunga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karunga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 26.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 576 W/m2.
Temperature
17.7 C
Wind
1.6 m/s E (81 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,012.8 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 | 1.6 | 81 | 83 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 0.7 | 14 | 56 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 91.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.4 | 1.0 | 246 | 45 | 1,009.7 | 0.58 / 0.58 | 95 | 575.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.8 | 1.5 | 99 | 62 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 135.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.4 | 1.7 | 84 | 69 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 1.3 | 88 | 57 | 1,015.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 62.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.7 | 1.0 | 214 | 72 | 1,012.2 | 2.47 / 2.49 | 100 | 443.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.4 | 1.9 | 51 | 80 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.84 | 97 | 63.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 16.9 | 1.9 | 80 | 76 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 1.7 | 109 | 54 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 70.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.2 | 1.3 | 145 | 32 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 873.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.9 | 2.2 | 96 | 57 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 153.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.3 | 1.9 | 80 | 60 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karunga?
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 26.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 576 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 Karunga today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Karunga?
Local time is 08:38. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Karunga?
Karunga is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Karunga?
DEM 1,433 m.
Where is Karunga located?
It is at -3.32900, 29.46250 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karunga in?
It is in Burundi.