Location & Surroundings
Bukanda is a third-order administrative division in Mwanza, Tanzania, at 1,161 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nakatunguru, 4 km to the southeast. The national capital Dodoma is about 545 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Mwanza Airport, 40 km away.
Overview
Bukanda is a ward of Tanzania.
It is located in Ukerewe District, Tanzania.
Basic Data
- Country Tanzania
- Located in Ukerewe District
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 6' 12" S, 33° 2' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 1161 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,105 p/km²
- Built-up 4.5%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:34
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:44
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Bukanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bukanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 4.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 25.3 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. Precip around 2.1 mm. Solar peaks near 780 W/m2.
Temperature
24.6 C
Wind
4.7 m/s E (102 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,016.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.07 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 | 24.6 | 4.7 | 102 | 57 | 1,016.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.3 | 3.0 | 317 | 53 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 779.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 3.2 | 338 | 73 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 226.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.2 | 4.9 | 23 | 71 | 1,011.2 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.5 | 3.0 | 99 | 64 | 1,015.3 | 1.87 / 2.07 | 72 | 83.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.5 | 4.0 | 296 | 54 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 97 | 861.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.1 | 1.8 | 10 | 70 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 226.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.1 | 2.8 | 71 | 66 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.1 | 5.4 | 104 | 55 | 1,014.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 61 | 95.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.8 | 3.9 | 307 | 49 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 899.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.2 | 2.8 | 66 | 66 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 254.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.3 | 2.8 | 84 | 61 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.9 | 5.0 | 106 | 54 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 98.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bukanda?
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 4.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 25.3 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. Precip around 2.1 mm. Solar peaks near 780 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bukanda today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bukanda?
Local time is 18:34. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bukanda?
Bukanda is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Bukanda?
DEM 1,161 m.
Where is Bukanda located?
It is at -2.10344, 33.03747 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bukanda in?
It is in Tanzania.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry