Location & Surroundings
Shunga is a settlement in Kirundo, Burundi, at 1,554 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kirundo, 18 km to the north. The national capital Gitega is 78 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 22 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° 44' 33" S, 30° 5' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 1554 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 889 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:07
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Shunga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shunga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.5 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 27.3 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 527 W/m2.
Temperature
26.5 C
Wind
3.1 m/s SE (126 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,009.7 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 26.5 | 3.1 | 126 | 38 | 1,009.7 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.9 | 1.1 | 330 | 63 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 108.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.8 | 0.9 | 158 | 81 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.4 | 1.2 | 87 | 54 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 76.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.3 | 1.7 | 56 | 35 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 527.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.7 | 0.8 | 6 | 55 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 111.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.1 | 0.8 | 134 | 68 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 1.6 | 39 | 52 | 1,016.8 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 9 | 94.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.0 | 1.7 | 96 | 33 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 536.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 0.9 | 329 | 55 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 166.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.7 | 1.0 | 213 | 73 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.0 | 0.5 | 124 | 48 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 93.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.9 | 2.0 | 208 | 31 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 441.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shunga?
Now 26.5 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 27.3 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 527 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 Shunga today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Shunga?
Local time is 00:07. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shunga?
Shunga is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Shunga?
DEM 1,554 m.
Where is Shunga located?
It is at -2.74260, 30.08700 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shunga in?
It is in Burundi.