Location & Surroundings
Akanzu is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,550 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, 25 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° 2' 9" S, 30° 20' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 1550 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 431 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:28
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Akanzu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akanzu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 29.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 685 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NE (43 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
35 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 22.3 | 1.9 | 43 | 42 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.0 | 0.6 | 64 | 49 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 0.5 | 182 | 37 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 84.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.0 | 2.3 | 79 | 30 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 685.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.5 | 1.6 | 34 | 53 | 1,011.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 75 | 77.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.5 | 0.9 | 12 | 65 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 0.5 | 135 | 46 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 70.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.2 | 0.2 | 137 | 44 | 1,008.8 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 51 | 543.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.4 | 1.2 | 11 | 69 | 1,012.7 | 0.75 / 1.10 | 93 | 174.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.9 | 0.9 | 31 | 80 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 0.7 | 208 | 62 | 1,016.0 | 0.01 / 0.04 | 100 | 32.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.0 | 1.2 | 118 | 37 | 1,009.5 | 0.17 / 0.21 | 88 | 490.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.5 | 1.6 | 27 | 54 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 47 | 85.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akanzu?
Now 22.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 29.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 685 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of 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 03:28. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Akanzu?
Akanzu is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Akanzu?
DEM 1,550 m.
Where is Akanzu located?
It is at -2.03570, 30.34410 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akanzu in?
It is in Rwanda.