Location & Surroundings
Mikinya is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,721 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Karuzi, 16 km to the east. The national capital Gitega is 43 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 57 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 3' 3" S, 30° 1' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 1721 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 426 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:09
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mikinya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mikinya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 27.9 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 648 W/m2.
Temperature
23.5 C
Wind
1.3 m/s N (347 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
91 %
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 | 23.5 | 1.3 | 347 | 42 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.5 | 0.4 | 236 | 62 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 2.3 | 120 | 47 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 81.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.9 | 2.4 | 87 | 29 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 648.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 0.8 | 139 | 45 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 79.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.5 | 1.3 | 199 | 50 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 1.1 | 131 | 44 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 62.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.6 | 1.9 | 98 | 32 | 1,008.6 | 0.13 / 0.14 | 67 | 535.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.0 | 1.0 | 253 | 62 | 1,013.4 | 0.26 / 0.40 | 100 | 115.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.0 | 0.8 | 196 | 71 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.2 | 2.2 | 149 | 50 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 68.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.3 | 2.3 | 116 | 27 | 1,008.8 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 93 | 585.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.1 | 1.4 | 354 | 42 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 136.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mikinya?
Now 23.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 27.9 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 648 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 Mikinya today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Mikinya?
Local time is 03:09. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mikinya?
Mikinya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mikinya?
DEM 1,721 m.
Where is Mikinya located?
It is at -3.05095, 30.02648 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mikinya in?
It is in Burundi.