Location & Surroundings
Kigabwe is a stream in Makamba, Burundi, at 1,068 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mabanda, 15 km to the north. The national capital Gitega is about 110 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kigoma Airport, 54 km away.
Overview
Kigabwe is watercourse in Burundi.
It is located in Makamba Province, Burundi.
The elevation is around 1,068 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Burundi
- Located in Makamba Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
4° 24' 12" S, 29° 43' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 1068 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 29 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:04
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Kigabwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kigabwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 28.8 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 641 W/m2.
Temperature
26.0 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SW (232 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,009.6 hPa
Clouds
65 %
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 | 26.0 | 2.1 | 232 | 53 | 1,009.6 | - / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 1.2 | 63 | 51 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 200.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.6 | 1.0 | 229 | 61 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.4 | 1.4 | 78 | 55 | 1,014.8 | 0.60 / 0.60 | 99 | 19.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.8 | 3.5 | 246 | 37 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 641.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 0.7 | 64 | 45 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 110.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.3 | 0.4 | 56 | 50 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.8 | 2.3 | 92 | 37 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 63.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.3 | 2.8 | 252 | 34 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 810.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.5 | 0.7 | 208 | 37 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 121.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.7 | 2.2 | 65 | 39 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.4 | 2.1 | 75 | 45 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 32.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.4 | 1.2 | 93 | 49 | 1,009.4 | 0.41 / 0.41 | 99 | 557.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kigabwe?
Now 26.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 28.8 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 641 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 Kigabwe today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Kigabwe?
Local time is 21:04. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kigabwe?
Kigabwe is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kigabwe?
DEM 1,068 m.
Where is Kigabwe located?
It is at -4.40320, 29.73050 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kigabwe in?
It is in Burundi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry