Location & Surroundings
Makaba is a settlement in Rumonge, Burundi, at 2,120 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bururi, 20 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is 54 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 58 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° 46' 15" S, 29° 35' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 2120 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 633 p/km²
- Built-up 3.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:09
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Makaba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makaba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 25.2 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 628 W/m2.
Temperature
20.1 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NW (331 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 20.1 | 0.7 | 331 | 54 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.5 | 1.3 | 87 | 61 | 1,014.8 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.3 | 3.4 | 71 | 40 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 75.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 2.0 | 151 | 33 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 627.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.4 | 0.9 | 75 | 43 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 101.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.5 | 1.4 | 42 | 50 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.5 | 2.8 | 71 | 52 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 36.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.6 | 1.2 | 170 | 48 | 1,013.1 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 429.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.6 | 1.8 | 25 | 62 | 1,015.7 | 0.20 / 0.24 | 99 | 31.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.1 | 1.7 | 27 | 62 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.9 | 3.1 | 69 | 58 | 1,018.3 | 0.28 / 0.33 | 91 | 19.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 0.8 | 132 | 39 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 97 | 252.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.6 | 1.3 | 9 | 44 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 113.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makaba?
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 25.2 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 628 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 Makaba today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Makaba?
Local time is 07:09. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Makaba?
Makaba is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Makaba?
DEM 2,120 m.
Where is Makaba located?
It is at -3.77070, 29.58670 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makaba in?
It is in Burundi.