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Kirundo

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Location & Surroundings

Kirundo is a town in Burundi with 15,511 inhabitants, at 1,403 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bwambarangwe, 26 km to the east. The national capital Gitega is 96 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 4 km away.

Also known as: Кирундо · Կիրունդո · کیروندو · Kirundu · کیروندو، بوروندی

Overview

Kirundo is place in Kirundo Province, Burundi — FR ville du Burundi.

It is located in Butanyerera, Burundi.

The population is about 10,024 (2008).

The elevation is around 1,383 metre.

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Basic Data

  • Country Burundi
  • Located in Butanyerera
  • Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
  • seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    2° 35' 4" S, 30° 5' 45" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1403 m
  • Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 15,511
  • Pop. Density 15,077 p/km²
  • Built-up 22.6%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Franc (BIF)
  • Phone Prefix +257

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Alternate Names

ru
Кирундо
hy
Կիրունդո
ur
کیروندو
Kirundu
fa
کیروندو، بوروندی

Weather in Kirundo

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kirundo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 15.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.6 to 28.5 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 632 W/m2.

Temperature
15.6 C
Wind
0.6 m/s SW (233 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 15.6 0.6 233 90 1,014.5 - / 0.00 97 0.0 n/a
6h 22.2 0.8 154 60 1,016.3 0.00 / 0.00 96 74.9 n/a
12h 28.5 2.6 79 34 1,009.2 0.00 / 0.00 98 632.4 n/a
18h 19.5 1.5 249 70 1,014.3 0.25 / 0.25 82 101.7 n/a
Tomorrow 16.4 0.9 234 79 1,013.8 0.00 / 0.00 80 0.0 n/a
30h 19.8 0.3 146 67 1,017.5 0.03 / 0.03 59 19.7 n/a
36h 30.5 0.9 341 30 1,008.4 0.00 / 0.00 94 705.4 n/a
42h 21.2 0.9 17 56 1,011.4 0.01 / 0.01 84 202.2 n/a
Wednesday 17.6 0.6 277 75 1,012.0 0.25 / 0.26 100 0.0 n/a
54h 21.6 1.6 30 66 1,016.2 0.00 / 0.02 39 61.1 n/a
60h 27.9 2.8 73 42 1,009.1 0.47 / 0.50 89 710.9 n/a
66h 19.3 0.4 293 76 1,012.6 0.21 / 0.71 97 69.5 n/a
Thursday 16.7 0.5 50 92 1,013.0 0.55 / 1.26 89 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kirundo?
Now 15.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.6 to 28.5 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 632 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 Kirundo today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Kirundo?
Local time is 10:46. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kirundo?
Kirundo is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Kirundo?
Population about 15,511.
What is the elevation of Kirundo?
DEM 1,403 m.
Where is Kirundo located?
It is at -2.58450, 30.09590 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kirundo in?
It is in Burundi.

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Last updated 2023-11-29
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