Location & Surroundings
Mbuga is a settlement in Cankuzo, Burundi, at 1,634 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cankuzo, 21 km to the west. The national capital Gitega is 93 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, about 105 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° 13' 52" S, 30° 44' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 1634 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 187 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:39
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Mbuga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mbuga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 29.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 630 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
1.8 m/s E (85 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.11 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 | 1.8 | 85 | 47 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.9 | 2.3 | 59 | 29 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 630.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 1.3 | 34 | 44 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 172.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.9 | 1.1 | 294 | 50 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 1.6 | 90 | 49 | 1,016.2 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 88 | 46.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.8 | 0.7 | 32 | 35 | 1,010.5 | 0.08 / 0.19 | 92 | 518.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.1 | 1.2 | 43 | 52 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 46 | 60.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.3 | 1.1 | 95 | 62 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.8 | 2.3 | 84 | 57 | 1,017.0 | 1.05 / 1.11 | 31 | 61.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.9 | 2.5 | 84 | 28 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 90 | 805.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 1.7 | 36 | 41 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 153.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.5 | 1.0 | 201 | 57 | 1,013.4 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.7 | 3.0 | 98 | 49 | 1,016.6 | 0.02 / 0.37 | 63 | 66.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mbuga?
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 29.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 630 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mbuga today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Mbuga?
Local time is 13:39. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mbuga?
Mbuga is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Mbuga?
DEM 1,634 m.
Where is Mbuga located?
It is at -3.23110, 30.73890 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mbuga in?
It is in Burundi.