Location & Surroundings
Takwe is a settlement in Makamba, Burundi, at 1,522 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Makamba, 5 km to the east. The national capital Gitega is 82 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kigoma Airport, 83 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
4° 8' 53" S, 29° 45' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 1522 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 565 p/km²
- Built-up 4.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:42
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Takwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Takwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 30.0 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 617 W/m2.
Temperature
30.0 C
Wind
2.1 m/s E (113 deg)
Humidity
23 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
61 %
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 | 30.0 | 2.1 | 113 | 23 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 0.4 | 85 | 36 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 243.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.6 | 1.4 | 63 | 40 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.3 | 3.4 | 78 | 45 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 77.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 2.0 | 241 | 40 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 617.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 0.9 | 215 | 43 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 145.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.3 | 0.3 | 242 | 50 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 1.7 | 71 | 47 | 1,015.4 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 39.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.3 | 1.7 | 156 | 31 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 547.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 0.4 | 106 | 50 | 1,012.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 65 | 172.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.1 | 0.7 | 318 | 59 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 1.6 | 117 | 48 | 1,016.2 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 99 | 28.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.6 | 1.1 | 222 | 41 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 645.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Takwe?
Now 30.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 30.0 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 617 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 Takwe today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Takwe?
Local time is 21:42. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Takwe?
Takwe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Takwe?
DEM 1,522 m.
Where is Takwe located?
It is at -4.14810, 29.76100 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Takwe in?
It is in Burundi.