Location & Surroundings
Kigirye is a ridge(s) in Makamba, Burundi, at 1,380 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mabanda, 9 km to the northeast. The national capital Gitega is about 105 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kigoma Airport, 62 km away.
Overview
Kigirye is mountain in Burundi.
It is located in Makamba Province, Burundi.
The elevation is around 1,380 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Burundi
- Located in Makamba Province
- Type ridge(s) (RDGE)
- a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
Geography
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Coordinates
4° 19' 52" S, 29° 43' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 1380 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 165 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:24
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Weather in Kigirye
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kigirye, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 29.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 700 W/m2.
Temperature
23.9 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NE (54 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,009.8 hPa
Clouds
62 %
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 | 23.9 | 1.0 | 54 | 52 | 1,009.8 | - / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 1.2 | 169 | 61 | 1,011.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.2 | 1.9 | 78 | 49 | 1,014.7 | 0.37 / 0.39 | 66 | 21.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.1 | 3.0 | 232 | 36 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 61 | 700.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 1.1 | 8 | 46 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 207.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 0.8 | 288 | 44 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.8 | 2.4 | 96 | 34 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 90.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.2 | 2.9 | 235 | 29 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 888.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.1 | 0.1 | 325 | 36 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 193.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 1.2 | 350 | 40 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.6 | 1.1 | 65 | 45 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 32.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.5 | 2.0 | 223 | 51 | 1,009.8 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 100 | 422.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.8 | 2.2 | 33 | 63 | 1,011.3 | 0.67 / 0.95 | 100 | 144.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kigirye?
Now 23.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 29.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 700 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 Kigirye today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Kigirye?
Local time is 06:24. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kigirye?
Kigirye is a ridge(s).
What is the elevation of Kigirye?
DEM 1,380 m.
Where is Kigirye located?
It is at -4.33110, 29.72350 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kigirye in?
It is in Burundi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry