Location & Surroundings
Kigwa is a stream in Makamba, Burundi, at 1,341 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Makamba, 11 km to the northwest. The national capital Gitega is 84 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kigoma Airport, 83 km away.
Overview
Kigwa is watercourse in Burundi.
It is located in Makamba Province, Burundi.
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° 10' 42" S, 29° 53' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 1341 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 396 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:49
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Weather in Kigwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kigwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 31.3 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 826 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
2.8 m/s E (68 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
85 %
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 | 24.0 | 2.8 | 68 | 39 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.3 | 1.5 | 79 | 23 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 825.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 1.2 | 259 | 40 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 116.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 0.8 | 297 | 41 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.0 | 2.1 | 81 | 37 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 31.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.4 | 1.3 | 179 | 32 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 492.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 0.9 | 297 | 46 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 156.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 1.0 | 26 | 49 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.5 | 4.8 | 75 | 35 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 71.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.9 | 2.8 | 113 | 17 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 851.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.4 | 1.3 | 264 | 33 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 292.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 0.2 | 109 | 38 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.8 | 2.5 | 114 | 32 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 65.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kigwa?
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 31.3 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 826 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 Kigwa today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kigwa?
Local time is 17:49. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kigwa?
Kigwa is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kigwa?
DEM 1,341 m.
Where is Kigwa located?
It is at -4.17820, 29.89010 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kigwa in?
It is in Burundi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry