Location & Surroundings
Bitandara is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 2,106 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mahembe, 16 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is 82 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 58 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° 18' 48" S, 29° 24' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 2106 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 975 p/km²
- Built-up 6.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:31
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Bitandara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bitandara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 22.7 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 527 W/m2.
Temperature
16.7 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SW (217 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
1.30 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 | 16.7 | 0.9 | 217 | 79 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.9 | 3.4 | 120 | 66 | 1,018.2 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 98 | 45.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 1.0 | 83 | 50 | 1,012.5 | 0.25 / 0.41 | 100 | 527.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.9 | 0.8 | 208 | 75 | 1,015.1 | 0.89 / 1.31 | 100 | 114.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.1 | 1.3 | 294 | 78 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 1.30 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.9 | 2.9 | 112 | 64 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.76 | 64 | 57.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 0.7 | 85 | 42 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 94 | 603.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.1 | 0.5 | 174 | 71 | 1,015.7 | 0.35 / 0.42 | 100 | 64.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.5 | 0.8 | 285 | 81 | 1,014.6 | 2.50 / 2.92 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.7 | 1.3 | 109 | 68 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 1.07 | 100 | 41.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 0.5 | 333 | 58 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 100 | 489.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.0 | 0.2 | 41 | 77 | 1,016.3 | 0.53 / 0.73 | 99 | 22.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.5 | 0.7 | 227 | 80 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bitandara?
Now 16.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 22.7 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 527 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bitandara today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Bitandara?
Local time is 08:31. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bitandara?
Bitandara is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Bitandara?
DEM 2,106 m.
Where is Bitandara located?
It is at -2.31344, 29.41240 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bitandara in?
It is in Rwanda.