Location & Surroundings
Mataka is a settlement in Kirundo, Burundi, at 1,400 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kirundo, 13 km to the southeast. The national capital Gitega is about 105 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 9 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
2° 28' 37" S, 30° 2' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 1400 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 768 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:07
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Mataka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mataka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 28.5 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 621 W/m2.
Temperature
24.4 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SE (127 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,015.6 hPa
Clouds
89 %
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 | 24.4 | 2.3 | 127 | 42 | 1,015.6 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.5 | 3.9 | 140 | 31 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 621.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 1.3 | 55 | 44 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 213.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.7 | 1.1 | 234 | 52 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 0.3 | 348 | 44 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 37.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.1 | 4.0 | 107 | 38 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 589.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 0.5 | 328 | 47 | 1,012.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 44 | 57.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.8 | 0.8 | 262 | 56 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.5 | 0.7 | 94 | 44 | 1,015.3 | 0.04 / 0.05 | 5 | 76.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.0 | 3.4 | 125 | 30 | 1,009.1 | 0.04 / 0.08 | 61 | 630.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.6 | 1.2 | 329 | 45 | 1,012.9 | 0.01 / 0.10 | 98 | 216.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.7 | 0.8 | 290 | 79 | 1,013.4 | 0.89 / 0.99 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.9 | 0.9 | 97 | 56 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 77.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mataka?
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 28.5 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 621 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 Mataka today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Mataka?
Local time is 14:07. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mataka?
Mataka is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Mataka?
DEM 1,400 m.
Where is Mataka located?
It is at -2.47700, 30.04370 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mataka in?
It is in Burundi.