Location & Surroundings
Bwana is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,572 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rwamagana, 7 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 35 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 27 km away.
Also known as: Bishyiea
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
1° 55' 26" S, 30° 22' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 1572 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,085 p/km²
- Built-up 5.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:38
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bwana
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bwana, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 27.5 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 471 W/m2.
Temperature
19.7 C
Wind
1.0 m/s N (352 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.46 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 | 19.7 | 1.0 | 352 | 61 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 1.3 | 119 | 46 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 59.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.5 | 1.5 | 120 | 40 | 1,009.3 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 92 | 470.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.4 | 1.4 | 21 | 66 | 1,013.4 | 0.29 / 0.57 | 75 | 65.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.4 | 0.5 | 81 | 76 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.2 | 0.4 | 163 | 68 | 1,016.9 | 0.43 / 0.89 | 92 | 38.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.5 | 1.8 | 133 | 46 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.54 | 93 | 452.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.7 | 1.5 | 31 | 72 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 7 | 102.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.8 | 1.0 | 346 | 81 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 1.2 | 109 | 59 | 1,017.5 | 0.11 / 0.15 | 82 | 75.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.1 | 2.4 | 100 | 34 | 1,010.7 | 0.14 / 0.29 | 96 | 550.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.9 | 2.0 | 5 | 63 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 46 | 127.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.8 | 0.8 | 236 | 77 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bwana?
Now 19.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 27.5 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 471 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bwana today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bwana?
Local time is 11:38. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bwana?
Bwana is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Bwana?
DEM 1,572 m.
Where is Bwana located?
It is at -1.92380, 30.37310 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bwana in?
It is in Rwanda.