Location & Surroundings
Shamba is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 2,139 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Isale, 17 km to the northwest. The national capital Gitega is 37 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 34 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° 27' 16" S, 29° 35' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 2139 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 567 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:07
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Shamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.6 to 21.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 3.8 mm. Solar peaks near 775 W/m2.
Temperature
16.8 C
Wind
1.0 m/s E (84 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,017.4 hPa
Clouds
14 %
Precip
3.80 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 | 16.8 | 1.0 | 84 | 85 | 1,017.4 | - / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.6 | 0.6 | 97 | 84 | 1,016.9 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 0.4 | 353 | 67 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 61 | 84.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 1.8 | 121 | 66 | 1,014.0 | 3.45 / 3.46 | 100 | 774.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.7 | 1.7 | 74 | 91 | 1,017.8 | 0.34 / 3.80 | 91 | 147.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.9 | 0.5 | 50 | 83 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.0 | 0.1 | 304 | 69 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 70 | 82.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 0.9 | 181 | 67 | 1,012.6 | 5.09 / 5.27 | 86 | 793.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.5 | 0.5 | 193 | 90 | 1,015.8 | 3.30 / 8.57 | 85 | 200.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.9 | 0.4 | 37 | 92 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 2.61 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.5 | 0.6 | 30 | 89 | 1,017.8 | 2.28 / 4.89 | 100 | 16.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.3 | 0.6 | 354 | 92 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 3.46 | 100 | 85.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 15.0 | 0.3 | 22 | 93 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 1.10 | 77 | 13.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shamba?
Now 16.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.6 to 21.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 3.8 mm. Solar peaks near 775 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Shamba today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Shamba?
Local time is 03:07. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shamba?
Shamba is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Shamba?
DEM 2,139 m.
Where is Shamba located?
It is at -3.45440, 29.59520 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shamba in?
It is in Burundi.