Location & Surroundings
Ruko is a settlement in Bururi, Burundi, at 2,253 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kanyosha, 30 km to the northwest. The national capital Gitega is 42 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 45 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 37' 3" S, 29° 35' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 2253 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 556 p/km²
- Built-up 4.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:47
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Nearby
Weather in Ruko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ruko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.2 to 20.2 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 609 W/m2.
Temperature
20.2 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NW (311 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,016.7 hPa
Clouds
50 %
Precip
0.18 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 | 20.2 | 0.4 | 311 | 68 | 1,016.7 | - / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.7 | 0.8 | 177 | 75 | 1,013.5 | 3.10 / 3.10 | 80 | 608.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.5 | 0.9 | 82 | 86 | 1,015.4 | 0.62 / 3.72 | 97 | 144.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.2 | 1.2 | 47 | 88 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 1.24 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.1 | 0.9 | 80 | 69 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 87 | 91.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.9 | 2.6 | 92 | 67 | 1,012.4 | 4.51 / 4.68 | 95 | 722.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.6 | 1.3 | 79 | 83 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 1.67 | 93 | 186.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.6 | 1.1 | 63 | 84 | 1,013.8 | 1.46 / 3.13 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.2 | 1.0 | 76 | 70 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 41 | 91.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 2.3 | 73 | 54 | 1,010.4 | 2.32 / 2.43 | 62 | 870.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.1 | 1.7 | 63 | 82 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 1.87 | 92 | 207.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.2 | 1.3 | 54 | 81 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.2 | 0.9 | 62 | 64 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 25 | 93.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ruko?
Now 20.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.2 to 20.2 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 609 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 Ruko today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Ruko?
Local time is 19:47. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Ruko?
Ruko is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ruko?
DEM 2,253 m.
Where is Ruko located?
It is at -3.61740, 29.59310 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ruko in?
It is in Burundi.