Location & Surroundings

Kigamba is a second-order administrative division in Cankuzo, Burundi, at 1,564 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bugarama, 19 km to the north. The national capital Gitega is 80 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 74 km away.

Overview

Commune of Kigamba is commune in Cankuzo Province, Burundi — FR commune du Burundi.

It is located in Buhumuza, Burundi.

Basic Data

  • Country Burundi
  • Located in Buhumuza
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    3° 2' 34" S, 30° 31' 55" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1564 m
  • Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 180 p/km²
  • Built-up 1.2%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Franc (BIF)
  • Phone Prefix +257

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Weather in Kigamba

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

Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 28.7 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 605 W/m2.

Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SE (120 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.03 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 21.1 1.9 120 46 1,013.1 - / 0.00 98 0.0 n/a
6h 23.4 3.0 115 49 1,015.8 0.00 / 0.00 29 83.8 n/a
12h 28.7 1.8 94 30 1,008.9 0.00 / 0.00 97 604.9 n/a
18h 23.9 1.5 103 42 1,011.3 0.01 / 0.01 96 40.5 n/a
Tomorrow 20.9 1.1 40 54 1,011.7 0.02 / 0.03 43 0.0 n/a
30h 22.6 1.5 122 56 1,015.3 0.44 / 0.47 100 50.2 n/a
36h 29.0 1.1 89 33 1,008.2 0.00 / 0.26 99 527.1 n/a
42h 22.7 1.2 239 52 1,012.1 0.00 / 0.16 81 79.6 n/a
Wednesday 19.4 1.0 72 65 1,012.1 0.09 / 0.25 99 0.0 n/a
54h 21.1 0.6 148 60 1,016.3 0.00 / 0.10 100 12.4 n/a
60h 31.0 3.1 141 26 1,009.0 0.00 / 0.00 50 658.8 n/a
66h 24.1 2.1 33 42 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.00 22 243.6 n/a
Thursday 21.5 1.8 68 53 1,012.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kigamba?
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 28.7 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 605 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 Kigamba today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kigamba?
Local time is 11:26. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kigamba?
Kigamba is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Kigamba?
DEM 1,564 m.
Where is Kigamba located?
It is at -3.04278, 30.53185 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kigamba in?
It is in Burundi.

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Last updated 2014-06-25
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