Location & Surroundings
Macorwe is a settlement in Kayanza, Burundi, at 2,058 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Muramvya, 18 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is 51 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 40 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° 6' 17" S, 29° 35' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 2058 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 732 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:19
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Macorwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Macorwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 22.7 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 455 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SE (126 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
87 %
Precip
1.32 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 | 22.7 | 1.1 | 126 | 49 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 1.2 | 67 | 60 | 1,011.4 | 1.08 / 1.08 | 69 | 454.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.1 | 0.7 | 8 | 81 | 1,014.3 | 1.08 / 2.16 | 64 | 119.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.6 | 1.0 | 95 | 85 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.83 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.7 | 0.7 | 105 | 73 | 1,016.7 | 0.49 / 1.32 | 90 | 27.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 1.8 | 98 | 52 | 1,011.4 | 3.22 / 4.54 | 72 | 585.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.0 | 0.6 | 299 | 82 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 4.06 | 98 | 160.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.6 | 1.4 | 52 | 84 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.85 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.4 | 1.4 | 80 | 62 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.48 | 9 | 86.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 1.4 | 25 | 47 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 81 | 534.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.5 | 0.6 | 359 | 63 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 66 | 116.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.8 | 1.1 | 103 | 62 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.6 | 2.8 | 104 | 56 | 1,016.1 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 61 | 68.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Macorwe?
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 22.7 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 455 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Macorwe today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Macorwe?
Local time is 17:19. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Macorwe?
Macorwe is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Macorwe?
DEM 2,058 m.
Where is Macorwe located?
It is at -3.10460, 29.59910 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Macorwe in?
It is in Burundi.