Location & Surroundings
Mpota is a settlement in Bururi, Burundi, at 2,228 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bururi, 30 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is 51 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 48 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° 41' 25" S, 29° 32' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 2228 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 205 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:07
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Mpota
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpota, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 25.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 655 W/m2.
Temperature
17.2 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NE (59 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
71 %
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 | 17.2 | 1.6 | 59 | 59 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 2.1 | 111 | 43 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 93.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.5 | 1.1 | 215 | 36 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 654.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.4 | 0.9 | 50 | 48 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 107.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.9 | 1.2 | 51 | 56 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.7 | 2.4 | 96 | 53 | 1,017.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 88 | 30.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.1 | 1.0 | 146 | 38 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 469.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.3 | 1.5 | 44 | 55 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 93.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.8 | 1.2 | 49 | 54 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.3 | 2.6 | 106 | 58 | 1,016.1 | 0.59 / 0.59 | 60 | 28.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.4 | 0.3 | 176 | 58 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 98 | 418.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.4 | 0.8 | 67 | 57 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 85 | 47.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.5 | 1.0 | 38 | 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 17.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 25.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 655 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 09:07. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mpota?
Mpota is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Mpota?
DEM 2,228 m.
Where is Mpota located?
It is at -3.69021, 29.54727 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpota in?
It is in Burundi.