Location & Surroundings
Simba is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,712 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gitega, 11 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 76 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° 30' 12" S, 29° 59' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1712 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 721 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:04
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Simba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Simba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 27.1 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 648 W/m2.
Temperature
23.3 C
Wind
3.4 m/s SE (114 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,016.3 hPa
Clouds
13 %
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 | 23.3 | 3.4 | 114 | 45 | 1,016.3 | - / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.1 | 3.7 | 49 | 35 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 648.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.0 | 0.8 | 194 | 49 | 1,013.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 99 | 214.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.6 | 0.5 | 313 | 63 | 1,012.3 | 0.59 / 0.65 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 4.0 | 117 | 43 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 68.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.2 | 4.4 | 96 | 27 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 812.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 0.2 | 145 | 42 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 94.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.6 | 1.1 | 250 | 54 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.5 | 3.7 | 101 | 41 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 44.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.3 | 4.7 | 111 | 21 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 877.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.7 | 1.8 | 294 | 33 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 107.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.7 | 1.5 | 196 | 45 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.0 | 5.4 | 114 | 36 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 51.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Simba?
Now 23.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 27.1 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 648 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 Simba today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Simba?
Local time is 16:04. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Simba?
Simba is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Simba?
DEM 1,712 m.
Where is Simba located?
It is at -3.50320, 29.98340 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Simba in?
It is in Burundi.