Location & Surroundings
Businga is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,788 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gisenyi, 18 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is 83 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 22 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 51' 13" S, 29° 19' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 1788 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 993 p/km²
- Built-up 5.7%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:30
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Businga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Businga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 22.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 689 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SW (230 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 21.4 | 1.2 | 230 | 60 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.0 | 1.0 | 114 | 73 | 1,015.8 | 0.70 / 0.70 | 79 | 179.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.3 | 0.9 | 14 | 72 | 1,014.3 | 1.17 / 1.87 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.0 | 2.2 | 107 | 62 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 69 | 34.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.9 | 1.2 | 317 | 50 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 89 | 688.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.3 | 1.8 | 34 | 63 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 104.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.7 | 1.2 | 16 | 65 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.2 | 1.8 | 117 | 55 | 1,016.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 64 | 61.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.7 | 1.8 | 338 | 49 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 80 | 753.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.9 | 1.7 | 88 | 68 | 1,015.1 | 0.03 / 0.04 | 80 | 153.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.4 | 0.3 | 259 | 74 | 1,014.9 | 0.95 / 0.99 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.7 | 1.3 | 105 | 64 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 100 | 61.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.4 | 2.1 | 245 | 55 | 1,012.8 | 0.14 / 0.61 | 99 | 659.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Businga?
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 22.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 689 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 Businga today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Businga?
Local time is 01:30. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Businga?
Businga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Businga?
DEM 1,788 m.
Where is Businga located?
It is at -1.85370, 29.32120 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Businga in?
It is in Rwanda.