Location & Surroundings
Makakwe is a settlement in Rutana, Burundi, at 1,730 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rutana, 23 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is 35 km to the north. 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° 43' 22" S, 30° 2' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 1730 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 856 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:34
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Makakwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makakwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 28.0 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 674 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
3.5 m/s E (86 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,015.7 hPa
Clouds
53 %
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 | 23.8 | 3.5 | 86 | 44 | 1,015.7 | - / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.0 | 3.8 | 124 | 30 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 673.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 0.8 | 240 | 37 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 190.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.9 | 0.7 | 193 | 50 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 4.4 | 80 | 37 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 70.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.5 | 4.1 | 113 | 20 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 903.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.4 | 0.8 | 141 | 26 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 124.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.3 | 0.9 | 114 | 36 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.1 | 3.6 | 109 | 27 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 76.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.6 | 3.6 | 112 | 20 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 855.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 1.7 | 174 | 29 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 256.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.0 | 1.3 | 263 | 40 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.1 | 4.9 | 120 | 28 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 78.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makakwe?
Now 23.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 28.0 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 674 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 Makakwe today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Makakwe?
Local time is 17:34. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Makakwe?
Makakwe is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Makakwe?
DEM 1,730 m.
Where is Makakwe located?
It is at -3.72270, 30.03360 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makakwe in?
It is in Burundi.