Location & Surroundings
Kigwena is a settlement in Muyinga, Burundi, at 1,641 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kirundo, 19 km to the northwest. The national capital Gitega is 81 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 23 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated locality (PPLL)
- an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 44' 17" S, 30° 9' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 1641 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 307 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:39
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Kigwena
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kigwena, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 26.6 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 517 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (156 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
41 %
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 | 20.8 | 1.0 | 156 | 47 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 1.5 | 153 | 47 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.0 | 3.0 | 137 | 49 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 20.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.6 | 3.0 | 130 | 33 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 517.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.7 | 1.1 | 92 | 45 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 101.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.4 | 1.2 | 178 | 55 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.4 | 1.6 | 118 | 45 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 47.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.4 | 2.8 | 70 | 25 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 675.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.1 | 1.4 | 77 | 37 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 140.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.5 | 0.4 | 16 | 62 | 1,012.3 | 0.83 / 0.83 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.1 | 1.4 | 42 | 49 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 57.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.8 | 0.6 | 326 | 38 | 1,011.2 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 55 | 425.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.1 | 0.4 | 113 | 50 | 1,011.8 | 0.46 / 0.52 | 38 | 109.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kigwena?
Now 20.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 26.6 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 517 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 Kigwena today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Kigwena?
Local time is 04:39. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kigwena?
Kigwena is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kigwena?
DEM 1,641 m.
Where is Kigwena located?
It is at -2.73810, 30.16160 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kigwena in?
It is in Burundi.