Location & Surroundings
Matongo is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,776 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Muramvya, 20 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 52 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° 18' 57" S, 29° 47' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 1776 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 501 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:53
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Matongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 20.7 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 W/m2.
Temperature
16.7 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SW (245 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 16.7 | 1.5 | 245 | 88 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.3 | 1.0 | 73 | 77 | 1,017.3 | 0.85 / 0.85 | 46 | 53.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.7 | 1.4 | 64 | 74 | 1,012.9 | 6.01 / 6.87 | 66 | 602.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.0 | 1.8 | 282 | 75 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.62 | 56 | 207.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.4 | 1.6 | 273 | 84 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.3 | 0.7 | 96 | 64 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 80.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.1 | 1.4 | 52 | 63 | 1,010.8 | 0.59 / 0.59 | 98 | 616.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.5 | 2.1 | 215 | 87 | 1,015.7 | 4.22 / 4.81 | 100 | 110.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.3 | 1.5 | 281 | 89 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 3.05 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.9 | 1.4 | 75 | 75 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 98 | 67.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.7 | 0.3 | 17 | 48 | 1,010.8 | 4.25 / 4.50 | 95 | 761.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.1 | 1.6 | 9 | 93 | 1,017.5 | 4.39 / 8.89 | 100 | 124.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.9 | 1.5 | 279 | 87 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.61 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matongo?
Now 16.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 20.7 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 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 Matongo today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Matongo?
Local time is 11:53. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Matongo?
Matongo is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Matongo?
DEM 1,776 m.
Where is Matongo located?
It is at -3.31580, 29.78560 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matongo in?
It is in Burundi.