Location & Surroundings
Bakokwe is a stream in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,464 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruhango, 11 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is 46 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 36 km away.
Also known as: Bakakwe
Overview
Bakokwe is river in Rwanda; GeoNames ID = 7664667.
It is located in Rwanda.
The elevation is around 1,464 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Rwanda
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 18' 19" S, 29° 50' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 1464 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 371 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:22
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other streams nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bakokwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bakokwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 28.9 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 830 W/m2.
Temperature
19.8 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NW (324 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
79 %
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 | 19.8 | 1.0 | 324 | 63 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 2.7 | 121 | 44 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 77.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.9 | 2.8 | 107 | 27 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 830.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.8 | 1.0 | 61 | 41 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 91.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.9 | 1.4 | 282 | 62 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 2.2 | 127 | 46 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 44.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.4 | 4.8 | 110 | 35 | 1,010.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 90 | 717.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.4 | 1.5 | 357 | 62 | 1,015.3 | 0.22 / 0.23 | 100 | 68.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.4 | 1.2 | 311 | 71 | 1,013.7 | 0.21 / 0.44 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 1.7 | 102 | 58 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 67 | 70.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.3 | 2.8 | 167 | 33 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 87 | 569.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.9 | 1.7 | 290 | 65 | 1,013.7 | 0.44 / 0.65 | 99 | 66.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.2 | 1.4 | 266 | 72 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bakokwe?
Now 19.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 28.9 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 830 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 Bakokwe today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Bakokwe?
Local time is 09:22. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bakokwe?
Bakokwe is a stream.
What is the elevation of Bakokwe?
DEM 1,464 m.
Where is Bakokwe located?
It is at -2.30530, 29.84970 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bakokwe in?
It is in Rwanda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry