Location & Surroundings
Macu is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,718 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rutana, 27 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is 33 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 91 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° 41' 44" S, 30° 2' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 1718 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 338 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:37
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Macu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Macu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 21.5 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 352 W/m2.
Temperature
17.8 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NW (321 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,019.8 hPa
Clouds
77 %
Precip
0.11 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 | 17.8 | 0.5 | 321 | 88 | 1,019.8 | - / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.5 | 0.4 | 64 | 73 | 1,013.9 | 4.97 / 4.97 | 62 | 352.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.2 | 1.0 | 259 | 89 | 1,016.1 | 2.26 / 7.23 | 61 | 168.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.2 | 1.4 | 285 | 88 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.8 | 0.9 | 61 | 77 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 100 | 71.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.2 | 1.3 | 51 | 56 | 1,010.4 | 3.38 / 3.49 | 38 | 823.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.4 | 0.7 | 282 | 85 | 1,013.6 | 0.81 / 4.30 | 85 | 235.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.9 | 0.6 | 152 | 98 | 1,014.0 | 4.35 / 8.66 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.8 | 0.8 | 197 | 94 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 6.08 | 100 | 10.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.9 | 1.6 | 183 | 77 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 2.90 | 98 | 392.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.5 | 0.7 | 157 | 98 | 1,015.2 | 8.07 / 10.97 | 100 | 68.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.4 | 1.1 | 123 | 96 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 2.79 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.9 | 1.0 | 112 | 90 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.67 | 100 | 45.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Macu?
Now 17.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 21.5 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 352 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Macu today?
Sunrise around 05:34 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Macu?
Local time is 19:37. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Macu?
Macu is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Macu?
DEM 1,718 m.
Where is Macu located?
It is at -3.69560, 30.04910 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Macu in?
It is in Burundi.