Location & Surroundings
Akanzu is a stream in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,469 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rwamagana, 14 km to the northeast. The national capital Kigali is 33 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 24 km away.
Overview
Akanzu is river in Rwanda.
It is located in Rwanda.
The elevation is around 1,469 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Rwanda
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 2' 14" S, 30° 20' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 1469 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 294 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:17
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other intermittent streams nearby
Weather in Akanzu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akanzu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 29.7 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 680 W/m2.
Temperature
20.1 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (46 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 20.1 | 0.7 | 46 | 74 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.0 | 0.8 | 243 | 83 | 1,015.2 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 1.1 | 179 | 59 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 81.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.7 | 2.9 | 55 | 31 | 1,010.5 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 89 | 680.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.1 | 1.5 | 49 | 50 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 30 | 73.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.3 | 0.7 | 354 | 60 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.5 | 1.1 | 112 | 37 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 73.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.9 | 2.9 | 93 | 25 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 830.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.9 | 1.7 | 34 | 45 | 1,011.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 6 | 109.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.7 | 0.5 | 62 | 53 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.4 | 1.0 | 109 | 39 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 75.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.9 | 0.6 | 46 | 49 | 1,009.3 | 0.47 / 0.47 | 75 | 520.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.8 | 1.2 | 47 | 65 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 30 | 121.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akanzu?
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 29.7 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 680 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 Akanzu today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Akanzu?
Local time is 03:17. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Akanzu?
Akanzu is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Akanzu?
DEM 1,469 m.
Where is Akanzu located?
It is at -2.03720, 30.34160 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akanzu in?
It is in Rwanda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry