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Burega

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Burega is a third-order administrative division in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,902 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shyorongi, 16 km to the southwest. The national capital Kigali is 24 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 28 km away.

Overview

Burega is town and Sector in Northern Province, Rwanda.

It is located in Rulindo District, Rwanda.

The population is about 13,893 (2022).

It covers about 32 square kilometre.

Basic Data

  • Country Rwanda
  • Located in Rulindo District
  • Area 32 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    1° 43' 52" S, 30° 2' 12" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1902 m
  • Timezone Africa/Kigali
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 412 p/km²
  • Built-up 2.5%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Franc (RWF)
  • Phone Prefix +250

Sun & Local Time

Subregions (Fourth-order administrative division)

Weather in Burega

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Burega, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 17.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 25.5 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 682 W/m2.

Temperature
17.0 C
Wind
0.5 m/s W (262 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 17.0 0.5 262 76 1,014.5 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 20.9 1.4 136 61 1,016.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 72.7 n/a
12h 25.5 2.1 118 35 1,010.6 0.00 / 0.00 95 682.0 n/a
18h 20.0 1.9 350 50 1,013.2 0.00 / 0.00 36 111.9 n/a
Tomorrow 17.0 2.3 329 51 1,012.6 0.00 / 0.00 65 0.0 n/a
30h 21.1 1.4 131 42 1,016.9 0.00 / 0.00 75 77.6 n/a
36h 28.7 2.7 86 25 1,009.1 0.00 / 0.00 93 928.4 n/a
42h 20.3 2.6 306 53 1,014.4 0.23 / 0.23 84 87.4 n/a
Friday 16.9 2.7 322 56 1,012.9 0.00 / 0.00 98 0.0 n/a
54h 21.6 1.3 158 45 1,017.2 0.00 / 0.00 26 89.7 n/a
60h 28.7 3.1 87 22 1,009.2 0.00 / 0.00 80 877.3 n/a
66h 22.2 3.4 52 47 1,013.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 221.9 n/a
Saturday 17.8 2.2 323 69 1,012.8 0.03 / 0.03 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Burega?
Now 17.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 25.5 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 682 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 Burega today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Burega?
Local time is 13:10. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Burega?
Burega is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Burega?
DEM 1,902 m.
Where is Burega located?
It is at -1.73120, 30.03679 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Burega in?
It is in Rwanda.

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Last updated 2016-07-04
geonames https://www.geonames.org/11186738

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