Location & Surroundings
Kigen is a stream in Burundi, at 1,356 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kakonko, 31 km to the southeast. The national capital Gitega is about 105 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 97 km away.
Overview
Kigen is watercourse in Burundi.
It is located in Burundi.
The elevation is around 1,356 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Burundi
- Located in Burundi
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 3' 43" S, 30° 47' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 1356 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 315 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:36
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Kigen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kigen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 28.7 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 685 W/m2.
Temperature
16.6 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SW (235 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
83 %
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 | 16.6 | 0.7 | 235 | 80 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 3.1 | 116 | 47 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 60.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.7 | 2.6 | 80 | 32 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 685.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.1 | 0.5 | 307 | 58 | 1,013.1 | 0.38 / 0.38 | 25 | 119.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.9 | 1.5 | 51 | 66 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.0 | 3.5 | 92 | 44 | 1,016.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 2 | 93.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.7 | 2.1 | 120 | 23 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 935.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 2.0 | 26 | 54 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 223.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.7 | 2.0 | 21 | 61 | 1,010.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.8 | 3.1 | 21 | 72 | 1,016.4 | 0.79 / 0.83 | 93 | 51.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.3 | 4.0 | 62 | 46 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 640.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.6 | 1.7 | 359 | 65 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 156.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.6 | 1.3 | 358 | 82 | 1,012.3 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kigen?
Now 16.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 28.7 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 685 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 Kigen today?
Sunrise around 05:33 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Kigen?
Local time is 08:36. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kigen?
Kigen is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kigen?
DEM 1,356 m.
Where is Kigen located?
It is at -3.06200, 30.79970 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kigen in?
It is in Burundi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry