Location & Surroundings
Masaswe is a settlement in Makamba, Burundi, at 1,370 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mabanda, 14 km to the west. The national capital Gitega is 90 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kigoma Airport, 78 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
4° 14' 12" S, 29° 53' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 1370 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 440 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:58
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Nearby
Weather in Masaswe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masaswe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 28.8 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 685 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NW (332 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
16 %
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 | 21.0 | 0.5 | 332 | 52 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.9 | 1.8 | 73 | 42 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 66.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.8 | 2.6 | 145 | 33 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 685.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 1.1 | 249 | 40 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 92.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.4 | 1.0 | 32 | 47 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 3.5 | 76 | 35 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 69.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.3 | 2.5 | 135 | 20 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 900.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 1.5 | 245 | 36 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 257.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.9 | 0.3 | 21 | 37 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.0 | 2.2 | 96 | 30 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 60.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.1 | 2.2 | 149 | 21 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 815.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 1.4 | 270 | 38 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 259.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.9 | 0.7 | 215 | 45 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masaswe?
Now 21.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 28.8 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 685 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 Masaswe today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Masaswe?
Local time is 12:58. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Masaswe?
Masaswe is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Masaswe?
DEM 1,370 m.
Where is Masaswe located?
It is at -4.23680, 29.89600 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masaswe in?
It is in Burundi.