Location & Surroundings
Shango is a settlement in Ngozi, Burundi, at 1,610 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ngozi, 4 km to the northwest. The national capital Gitega is 55 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 52 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° 56' 12" S, 29° 50' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 1610 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 562 p/km²
- Built-up 3.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:18
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Shango
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shango, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 21.5 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 506 W/m2.
Temperature
16.6 C
Wind
1.1 m/s W (270 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.19 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 | 16.6 | 1.1 | 270 | 88 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.3 | 0.1 | 279 | 79 | 1,017.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 73 | 32.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.5 | 1.0 | 185 | 72 | 1,012.4 | 3.26 / 3.32 | 93 | 506.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.3 | 1.3 | 274 | 80 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 35 | 182.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.0 | 1.3 | 263 | 88 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 0.6 | 53 | 64 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 88.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.6 | 1.6 | 145 | 54 | 1,009.7 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 98 | 574.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.2 | 1.1 | 217 | 92 | 1,015.2 | 5.43 / 5.55 | 100 | 155.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.1 | 0.9 | 262 | 93 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 3.13 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.8 | 1.1 | 66 | 79 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 63.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 0.5 | 261 | 56 | 1,010.6 | 4.04 / 4.04 | 100 | 745.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.0 | 0.9 | 307 | 94 | 1,017.7 | 10.14 / 14.18 | 100 | 96.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.2 | 1.5 | 245 | 92 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shango?
Now 16.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 21.5 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 506 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 Shango today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Shango?
Local time is 10:18. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shango?
Shango is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Shango?
DEM 1,610 m.
Where is Shango located?
It is at -2.93670, 29.84480 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shango in?
It is in Burundi.