Location & Surroundings
Mpota is a third-order administrative division in Bururi, Burundi, at 2,182 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bururi, 30 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is 49 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 49 km away.
Basic Data
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 41' 16" S, 29° 33' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 2182 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 684 p/km²
- Built-up 3.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:44
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Weather in Mpota
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpota, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 25.7 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 W/m2.
Temperature
17.1 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (59 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
73 %
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 | 17.1 | 1.4 | 59 | 59 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 2.2 | 109 | 43 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 93.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.7 | 0.9 | 195 | 35 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 668.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.4 | 0.8 | 46 | 48 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 107.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.9 | 1.0 | 49 | 56 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.6 | 2.3 | 96 | 53 | 1,017.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 85 | 29.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.1 | 1.1 | 131 | 38 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 478.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.3 | 1.3 | 41 | 55 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 91.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.6 | 1.1 | 48 | 54 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.4 | 2.7 | 106 | 57 | 1,016.1 | 0.55 / 0.55 | 58 | 30.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.6 | 0.4 | 183 | 57 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 97 | 431.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.4 | 0.7 | 71 | 57 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 82 | 50.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.4 | 0.8 | 35 | 59 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpota?
Now 17.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 25.7 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 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 Mpota today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Mpota?
Local time is 08:44. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mpota?
Mpota is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Mpota?
DEM 2,182 m.
Where is Mpota located?
It is at -3.68786, 29.56437 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpota in?
It is in Burundi.