Location & Surroundings
Matongo is a settlement in Kayanza, Burundi, at 1,981 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kayanza, 13 km to the north. The national capital Gitega is 57 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 45 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° 2' 0" S, 29° 36' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 1981 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,117 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:43
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 17 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 22.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 22.5 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 5.6 mm. Solar peaks near 712 W/m2.
Temperature
22.5 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NE (31 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
41 %
Precip
5.55 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 | 22.5 | 1.1 | 31 | 68 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.0 | 0.2 | 84 | 92 | 1,016.7 | 6.58 / 6.58 | 67 | 251.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.5 | 0.6 | 293 | 97 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 2.91 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.6 | 0.5 | 251 | 88 | 1,016.7 | 1.43 / 4.33 | 73 | 59.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.7 | 0.6 | 226 | 76 | 1,012.0 | 1.22 / 5.55 | 97 | 712.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.6 | 1.0 | 350 | 94 | 1,015.7 | 3.87 / 9.43 | 100 | 181.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.7 | 0.8 | 286 | 97 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 3.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.9 | 1.2 | 338 | 96 | 1,017.5 | 4.24 / 7.41 | 100 | 7.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.2 | 1.1 | 283 | 72 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 4.26 | 86 | 448.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.4 | 1.1 | 109 | 97 | 1,015.2 | 1.06 / 5.32 | 100 | 205.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.4 | 1.0 | 250 | 99 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 3.28 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.6 | 0.4 | 185 | 90 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 100 | 57.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.9 | 1.0 | 66 | 79 | 1,012.5 | 5.25 / 5.41 | 89 | 702.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matongo?
Now 22.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 22.5 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 5.6 mm. Solar peaks near 712 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Matongo today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Matongo?
Local time is 23:43. 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 1,981 m.
Where is Matongo located?
It is at -3.03330, 29.60130 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matongo in?
It is in Burundi.