Location & Surroundings
Gacaca is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,429 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gahini, 8 km to the southwest. The national capital Kigali is 56 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 48 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
1° 47' 37" S, 30° 32' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 1429 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 918 p/km²
- Built-up 4.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:55
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gacaca
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gacaca, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 28.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 780 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
0.7 m/s S (183 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,016.5 hPa
Clouds
76 %
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 | 22.2 | 0.7 | 183 | 64 | 1,016.5 | - / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.3 | 2.0 | 98 | 36 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 780.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 0.9 | 227 | 62 | 1,013.6 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 78 | 150.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.5 | 1.0 | 251 | 72 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 0.2 | 76 | 58 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 71.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.9 | 0.3 | 251 | 38 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 644.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 1.6 | 28 | 63 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 174.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.3 | 1.6 | 66 | 90 | 1,013.8 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.5 | 2.6 | 6 | 70 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 93.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.7 | 2.0 | 84 | 42 | 1,009.5 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 97 | 704.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.3 | 1.6 | 45 | 79 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 5 | 159.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.5 | 1.5 | 3 | 94 | 1,013.3 | 0.31 / 0.54 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.1 | 1.9 | 3 | 75 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 66 | 80.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gacaca?
Now 22.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 28.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 780 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 Gacaca today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Gacaca?
Local time is 16:55. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gacaca?
Gacaca is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gacaca?
DEM 1,429 m.
Where is Gacaca located?
It is at -1.79350, 30.53640 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gacaca in?
It is in Rwanda.