Location & Surroundings
Nkingu is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,985 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gitega, 29 km to the northeast. The national capital Gitega is 29 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 47 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° 32' 1" S, 29° 41' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 1985 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 522 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:25
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Nkingu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nkingu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 27.1 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 798 W/m2.
Temperature
20.3 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NW (326 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
83 %
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 | 20.3 | 0.5 | 326 | 54 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.8 | 0.5 | 170 | 63 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 3.8 | 104 | 46 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 82.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.1 | 2.7 | 107 | 29 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 797.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.4 | 1.0 | 277 | 48 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 104.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.0 | 0.6 | 240 | 51 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.3 | 3.4 | 119 | 45 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 47.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 2.8 | 140 | 35 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 622.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.5 | 0.6 | 149 | 50 | 1,013.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 58 | 187.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.9 | 0.7 | 216 | 58 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.1 | 2.8 | 123 | 48 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 44.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.3 | 3.2 | 94 | 31 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 500.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.7 | 0.8 | 276 | 47 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 113.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nkingu?
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 27.1 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 798 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 Nkingu today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Nkingu?
Local time is 07:25. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Nkingu?
Nkingu is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Nkingu?
DEM 1,985 m.
Where is Nkingu located?
It is at -3.53360, 29.68860 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nkingu in?
It is in Burundi.