Location & Surroundings
Kato is a settlement in Cibitoke, Burundi, at 1,718 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cibitoke, 23 km to the southwest. The national capital Gitega is about 105 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 50 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° 44' 8" S, 29° 15' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 1718 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,069 p/km²
- Built-up 4.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:29
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Kato
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kato, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 21.3 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 3.7 mm. Solar peaks near 517 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
2.2 m/s NW (311 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
3.65 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 | 21.3 | 2.2 | 311 | 66 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.8 | 1.9 | 31 | 89 | 1,018.3 | 0.98 / 0.98 | 73 | 223.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.5 | 0.4 | 22 | 91 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.1 | 0.9 | 235 | 82 | 1,020.2 | 0.25 / 0.44 | 69 | 60.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.9 | 0.9 | 292 | 80 | 1,016.4 | 3.21 / 3.65 | 100 | 516.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.2 | 0.0 | 354 | 98 | 1,020.2 | 0.28 / 3.93 | 100 | 71.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.8 | 0.8 | 30 | 97 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 1.96 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.9 | 0.2 | 206 | 90 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.55 | 91 | 30.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.4 | 0.7 | 59 | 83 | 1,016.0 | 4.78 / 5.33 | 96 | 522.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.7 | 1.8 | 29 | 94 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 3.22 | 99 | 62.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.5 | 1.7 | 39 | 92 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.5 | 0.6 | 179 | 72 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 50 | 74.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.3 | 0.1 | 76 | 72 | 1,013.6 | 6.86 / 6.88 | 67 | 845.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kato?
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 21.3 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 3.7 mm. Solar peaks near 517 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kato today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Kato?
Local time is 01:29. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kato?
Kato is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kato?
DEM 1,718 m.
Where is Kato located?
It is at -2.73550, 29.26410 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kato in?
It is in Burundi.