Location & Surroundings
Rugando is a settlement in Kirundo, Burundi, at 1,450 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kirundo, 14 km to the southeast. The national capital Gitega is about 105 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 11 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
2° 29' 11" S, 30° 0' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 1450 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 471 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:29
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Rugando
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rugando, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 30.7 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 755 W/m2.
Temperature
19.2 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SW (230 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 19.2 | 1.4 | 230 | 55 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.7 | 2.3 | 123 | 40 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 66.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.7 | 3.9 | 136 | 25 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 754.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 1.0 | 78 | 40 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 124.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.4 | 1.5 | 224 | 53 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.6 | 0.3 | 308 | 41 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 67.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.7 | 5.2 | 139 | 30 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 674.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.8 | 0.2 | 91 | 41 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 145.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.3 | 0.5 | 282 | 56 | 1,012.1 | 0.06 / 0.07 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.8 | 1.5 | 68 | 47 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 76.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.2 | 3.5 | 114 | 26 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 697.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 1.0 | 230 | 45 | 1,012.3 | 0.70 / 0.70 | 97 | 199.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.5 | 0.7 | 274 | 66 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rugando?
Now 19.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 30.7 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 755 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 Rugando today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Rugando?
Local time is 13:29. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rugando?
Rugando is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rugando?
DEM 1,450 m.
Where is Rugando located?
It is at -2.48640, 30.01280 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rugando in?
It is in Burundi.