Location & Surroundings
Saswe is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,742 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gitega, 22 km to the northeast. The national capital Gitega is 22 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 55 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' 29" S, 29° 45' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 1742 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 437 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:29
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Saswe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Saswe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 26.9 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 653 W/m2.
Temperature
20.0 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SW (248 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
7 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 20.0 | 1.3 | 248 | 47 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.5 | 1.7 | 182 | 53 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.1 | 3.5 | 103 | 56 | 1,018.8 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 85 | 17.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.9 | 4.0 | 150 | 32 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 652.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.7 | 1.1 | 223 | 44 | 1,013.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 112.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.8 | 0.9 | 160 | 52 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.1 | 4.3 | 98 | 50 | 1,018.0 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 93 | 40.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 3.0 | 155 | 33 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 619.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.1 | 1.9 | 216 | 45 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 103.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.0 | 1.1 | 246 | 48 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.2 | 4.1 | 112 | 39 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 28.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.0 | 4.0 | 109 | 27 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 756.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.7 | 1.0 | 246 | 40 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 66.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Saswe?
Now 20.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 26.9 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 653 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 Saswe today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Saswe?
Local time is 02:29. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Saswe?
Saswe is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Saswe?
DEM 1,742 m.
Where is Saswe located?
It is at -3.54130, 29.76210 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Saswe in?
It is in Burundi.