Location & Surroundings
Nkango is a settlement in Kayanza, Burundi, at 1,668 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ngozi, 20 km to the northeast. The national capital Gitega is 44 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 57 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° 4' 13" S, 29° 45' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 1668 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,357 p/km²
- Built-up 3.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:42
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Nkango
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nkango, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 24.1 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 558 W/m2.
Temperature
19.3 C
Wind
0.6 m/s W (288 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,017.1 hPa
Clouds
87 %
Precip
0.17 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 | 19.3 | 0.6 | 288 | 73 | 1,017.1 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 1.2 | 84 | 49 | 1,010.6 | 1.22 / 1.22 | 92 | 557.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.5 | 1.5 | 223 | 78 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 57 | 71.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.8 | 1.2 | 283 | 87 | 1,013.3 | 0.39 / 0.85 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.2 | 0.8 | 92 | 65 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 99 | 86.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 1.3 | 261 | 58 | 1,010.7 | 1.28 / 1.45 | 80 | 565.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.0 | 1.4 | 295 | 95 | 1,016.2 | 3.05 / 4.49 | 51 | 108.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.0 | 1.1 | 131 | 97 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 1.48 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.6 | 1.0 | 300 | 90 | 1,018.1 | 0.24 / 1.71 | 100 | 10.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 1.2 | 310 | 69 | 1,011.1 | 0.08 / 1.79 | 94 | 632.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.9 | 1.8 | 263 | 94 | 1,015.8 | 6.99 / 8.78 | 98 | 38.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.4 | 0.2 | 231 | 94 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 3.46 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.9 | 0.5 | 114 | 88 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 1.19 | 100 | 35.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nkango?
Now 19.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 24.1 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 558 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Nkango today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Nkango?
Local time is 14:42. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Nkango?
Nkango is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Nkango?
DEM 1,668 m.
Where is Nkango located?
It is at -3.07020, 29.76040 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nkango in?
It is in Burundi.