Location & Surroundings
Bitaba is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,740 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cyangugu, 8 km to the north. The national capital Kigali is about 140 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 10 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° 32' 57" S, 28° 55' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 1740 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 331 p/km²
- Built-up 4.4%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:16
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Bitaba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bitaba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 25.0 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 504 W/m2.
Temperature
22.0 C
Wind
0.8 m/s E (104 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,016.1 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 22.0 | 0.8 | 104 | 56 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.0 | 1.0 | 292 | 49 | 1,010.4 | 1.20 / 1.20 | 72 | 504.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.5 | 0.9 | 320 | 69 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.74 | 58 | 102.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.3 | 0.7 | 273 | 71 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 0.5 | 123 | 53 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 98 | 68.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.2 | 1.6 | 68 | 43 | 1,010.1 | 0.11 / 0.16 | 95 | 532.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.2 | 0.6 | 318 | 60 | 1,012.6 | 0.02 / 0.18 | 64 | 107.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.6 | 1.0 | 324 | 66 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.8 | 0.6 | 94 | 54 | 1,015.7 | 0.02 / 0.05 | 100 | 37.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.6 | 1.0 | 131 | 34 | 1,009.7 | 0.18 / 0.23 | 100 | 402.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.8 | 0.9 | 3 | 68 | 1,014.5 | 0.39 / 0.62 | 100 | 98.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.3 | 1.0 | 307 | 79 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.9 | 1.7 | 153 | 60 | 1,016.7 | 0.04 / 0.29 | 100 | 44.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bitaba?
Now 22.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 25.0 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 504 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 Bitaba today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bitaba?
Local time is 19:16. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bitaba?
Bitaba is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Bitaba?
DEM 1,740 m.
Where is Bitaba located?
It is at -2.54920, 28.93220 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bitaba in?
It is in Rwanda.