Location & Surroundings
Songa is a settlement in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,754 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gitega, 8 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 74 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° 29' 0" S, 29° 58' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 1754 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 381 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:21
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Songa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Songa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 29.7 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 800 W/m2.
Temperature
18.6 C
Wind
1.1 m/s W (278 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 18.6 | 1.1 | 278 | 63 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 1.5 | 145 | 52 | 1,015.3 | 0.82 / 0.82 | 69 | 56.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.7 | 4.8 | 95 | 22 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 800.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.2 | 1.9 | 311 | 51 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 128.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.7 | 0.6 | 242 | 55 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 5.3 | 113 | 37 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 70.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.1 | 3.9 | 79 | 23 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 807.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 1.5 | 34 | 37 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 166.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.2 | 1.3 | 241 | 43 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 5.2 | 111 | 37 | 1,014.2 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 75 | 47.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.3 | 2.8 | 64 | 25 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 716.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.2 | 0.7 | 117 | 35 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 108.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.9 | 1.8 | 115 | 43 | 1,011.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Songa?
Now 18.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 29.7 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 800 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 Songa today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Songa?
Local time is 08:21. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Songa?
Songa is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Songa?
DEM 1,754 m.
Where is Songa located?
It is at -3.48330, 29.96950 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Songa in?
It is in Burundi.