Location & Surroundings
Rushakashaka is a settlement in Bubanza, Burundi, at 901 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bubanza, 11 km to the northeast. The national capital Gitega is 77 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 22 km away.
Overview
Rushakashaka is place in Bubanza Province, Burundi.
It is located in Commune of Gihanga, Burundi.
Basic Data
- Country Burundi
- Located in Commune of Gihanga
- 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° 7' 28" S, 29° 18' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 901 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 19 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:23
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Rushakashaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rushakashaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 31.0 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 690 W/m2.
Temperature
26.1 C
Wind
0.5 m/s W (279 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,014.4 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 | 26.1 | 0.5 | 279 | 49 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.0 | 4.9 | 173 | 34 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 690.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 0.4 | 69 | 50 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 231.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.0 | 1.0 | 57 | 54 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.9 | 1.2 | 197 | 41 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 59.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.8 | 3.9 | 148 | 31 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 747.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.6 | 0.5 | 32 | 43 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 187.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.4 | 1.9 | 31 | 46 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.0 | 0.1 | 98 | 40 | 1,014.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 28.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.4 | 2.8 | 166 | 31 | 1,008.1 | 0.06 / 0.07 | 78 | 632.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.4 | 1.2 | 46 | 47 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 147.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 1.2 | 63 | 51 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.0 | 1.4 | 137 | 45 | 1,015.6 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 98 | 38.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rushakashaka?
Now 26.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 31.0 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 690 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 Rushakashaka today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Rushakashaka?
Local time is 16:23. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rushakashaka?
Rushakashaka is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rushakashaka?
DEM 901 m.
Where is Rushakashaka located?
It is at -3.12440, 29.30540 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rushakashaka in?
It is in Burundi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)