Location & Surroundings
Mpotsa is a stream in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,826 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Muramvya, 10 km to the south. The national capital Gitega is 43 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 38 km away.
Overview
Mpotsa is watercourse in Burundi.
It is located in Muramvya Province, Burundi.
Basic Data
- Country Burundi
- Located in Muramvya Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 10' 37" S, 29° 37' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 1826 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 566 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:27
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Mpotsa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpotsa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 22.9 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 469 W/m2.
Temperature
16.7 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (61 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.30 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 | 16.7 | 0.7 | 61 | 83 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.7 | 1.2 | 104 | 68 | 1,017.1 | 1.24 / 1.24 | 100 | 60.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.9 | 0.6 | 347 | 58 | 1,011.8 | 2.11 / 3.35 | 100 | 469.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.9 | 0.5 | 224 | 78 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 1.20 | 49 | 93.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.5 | 0.5 | 101 | 77 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.6 | 2.1 | 90 | 61 | 1,017.1 | 0.33 / 0.62 | 100 | 74.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.6 | 1.8 | 52 | 46 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 100 | 511.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.9 | 0.4 | 354 | 56 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 49 | 147.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.3 | 0.8 | 62 | 63 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.1 | 3.3 | 83 | 55 | 1,016.3 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 58 | 70.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.1 | 0.6 | 147 | 53 | 1,011.2 | 0.48 / 0.76 | 98 | 540.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.8 | 0.7 | 36 | 60 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 100 | 115.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.0 | 1.2 | 74 | 65 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpotsa?
Now 16.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 22.9 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 469 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mpotsa today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Mpotsa?
Local time is 13:27. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mpotsa?
Mpotsa is a stream.
What is the elevation of Mpotsa?
DEM 1,826 m.
Where is Mpotsa located?
It is at -3.17700, 29.62370 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpotsa in?
It is in Burundi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry