Location & Surroundings
Rutagara is a settlement in Kirundo, Burundi, at 1,398 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kirundo, 15 km to the southeast. The national capital Gitega is about 105 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 12 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° 30' 21" S, 29° 59' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 1398 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,830 p/km²
- Built-up 6.4%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:25
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Rutagara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rutagara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 29.6 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 633 W/m2.
Temperature
22.4 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (45 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 22.4 | 1.2 | 45 | 46 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.2 | 1.2 | 227 | 54 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.9 | 0.1 | 122 | 47 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 29.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.6 | 3.9 | 111 | 29 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 632.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.6 | 0.5 | 351 | 40 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 242.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.4 | 1.4 | 219 | 52 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 0.8 | 62 | 41 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 76.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.4 | 4.3 | 123 | 24 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 797.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.7 | 0.4 | 21 | 46 | 1,012.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 31 | 119.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.9 | 0.6 | 249 | 67 | 1,013.2 | 0.57 / 0.57 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 0.6 | 107 | 54 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 1 | 75.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.1 | 2.1 | 148 | 28 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 753.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.6 | 1.3 | 299 | 56 | 1,012.7 | 0.12 / 0.18 | 100 | 152.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rutagara?
Now 22.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 29.6 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 633 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 Rutagara today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Rutagara?
Local time is 07:25. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rutagara?
Rutagara is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Rutagara?
DEM 1,398 m.
Where is Rutagara located?
It is at -2.50580, 29.98960 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rutagara in?
It is in Burundi.