Location & Surroundings
Kigembe is a third-order administrative division in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,518 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Butare, 16 km to the north. The national capital Kigali is 94 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 43 km away.
Overview
Kigembe is sector of Gisagara District in the Southern Province of Rwanda.
It is located in Gisagara District, Rwanda.
The population is about 22,488 (2022).
It covers about 45 square kilometre.
Basic Data
- Country Rwanda
- Located in Gisagara District
- Area 45 square kilometre
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 44' 18" S, 29° 45' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 1518 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 644 p/km²
- Built-up 3.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:40
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Subregions (Fourth-order administrative division)
Weather in Kigembe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kigembe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 29.1 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 737 W/m2.
Temperature
29.1 C
Wind
0.6 m/s SE (131 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
40 %
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 | 29.1 | 0.6 | 131 | 30 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.9 | 1.3 | 263 | 57 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 138.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.8 | 0.2 | 190 | 60 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 3.3 | 112 | 38 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 72.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.5 | 2.8 | 98 | 29 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 736.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 1.5 | 355 | 43 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 50.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.7 | 1.3 | 249 | 63 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 1.6 | 117 | 47 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 47.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.4 | 3.1 | 68 | 37 | 1,011.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 34 | 605.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.7 | 0.9 | 218 | 61 | 1,015.2 | 0.20 / 0.26 | 95 | 242.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.7 | 0.9 | 288 | 73 | 1,013.7 | 0.41 / 0.67 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.5 | 1.2 | 158 | 71 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 100 | 10.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.2 | 3.1 | 60 | 32 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 100 | 652.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kigembe?
Now 29.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 29.1 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 737 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 Kigembe today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Kigembe?
Local time is 21:40. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kigembe?
Kigembe is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Kigembe?
DEM 1,518 m.
Where is Kigembe located?
It is at -2.73842, 29.76016 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kigembe in?
It is in Rwanda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)