Location & Surroundings
Mabaya is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,856 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bururi, 34 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is 35 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 57 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° 39' 25" S, 29° 42' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 1856 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 325 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:25
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Mabaya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mabaya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 25.5 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 625 W/m2.
Temperature
19.7 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SW (224 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
18 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 19.7 | 0.9 | 224 | 49 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.7 | 1.3 | 149 | 54 | 1,014.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.5 | 3.9 | 93 | 55 | 1,018.6 | 0.06 / 0.08 | 68 | 35.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 3.0 | 167 | 36 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 95 | 625.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.4 | 1.2 | 228 | 50 | 1,013.9 | 0.01 / 0.03 | 100 | 130.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.2 | 1.1 | 145 | 53 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.9 | 3.8 | 89 | 50 | 1,018.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 75 | 41.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.4 | 2.5 | 155 | 35 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 98 | 560.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.4 | 1.5 | 218 | 48 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 87.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.5 | 1.1 | 247 | 50 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.1 | 3.9 | 107 | 40 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 31.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.5 | 2.9 | 124 | 28 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 751.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.0 | 0.7 | 250 | 41 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 69.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mabaya?
Now 19.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 25.5 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 625 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 Mabaya today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Mabaya?
Local time is 03:25. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mabaya?
Mabaya is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Mabaya?
DEM 1,856 m.
Where is Mabaya located?
It is at -3.65700, 29.70410 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mabaya in?
It is in Burundi.