Location & Surroundings
Karwa is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,639 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Karuzi, 15 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is 56 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 48 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
2° 58' 13" S, 30° 8' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 1639 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 696 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:41
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Karwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 25.0 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 514 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
1.5 m/s S (178 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,015.0 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 | 22.9 | 1.5 | 178 | 52 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.0 | 1.8 | 29 | 40 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 513.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 1.9 | 314 | 47 | 1,011.8 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 49.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.2 | 1.1 | 154 | 56 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.5 | 3.8 | 105 | 37 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 74.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.0 | 3.0 | 99 | 22 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 856.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.5 | 1.5 | 50 | 34 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 219.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.2 | 0.9 | 212 | 48 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.6 | 2.4 | 89 | 37 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 87.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.4 | 2.7 | 84 | 24 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 799.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 0.9 | 141 | 37 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 113.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.4 | 0.9 | 3 | 58 | 1,011.6 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.0 | 0.5 | 340 | 57 | 1,016.4 | 0.05 / 0.36 | 95 | 28.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karwa?
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 25.0 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 514 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 Karwa today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Karwa?
Local time is 16:41. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Karwa?
Karwa is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Karwa?
DEM 1,639 m.
Where is Karwa located?
It is at -2.97020, 30.13650 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karwa in?
It is in Burundi.