Location & Surroundings
Bitaba is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,983 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nzega, 10 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 85 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 63 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° 26' 29" S, 29° 28' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 1983 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 723 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:37
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bitaba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bitaba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 26.2 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 852 W/m2.
Temperature
19.2 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SE (116 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,018.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 19.2 | 2.1 | 116 | 39 | 1,018.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.2 | 3.1 | 84 | 23 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 852.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.3 | 1.1 | 261 | 39 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 287.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.7 | 1.3 | 266 | 48 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 1.6 | 105 | 33 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 85.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 2.1 | 62 | 25 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 720.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.7 | 1.2 | 270 | 39 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 161.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.7 | 2.0 | 256 | 63 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.7 | 2.0 | 120 | 45 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 85.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 0.7 | 116 | 36 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 529.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.7 | 0.5 | 73 | 49 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 116.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.7 | 1.4 | 227 | 65 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.5 | 2.1 | 191 | 60 | 1,016.9 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 86 | 35.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bitaba?
Now 19.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 26.2 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 852 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 05:46 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Bitaba?
Local time is 17:37. 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 1,983 m.
Where is Bitaba located?
It is at -2.44129, 29.47434 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bitaba in?
It is in Rwanda.