Location & Surroundings
Gacaca is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,449 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyamata, 8 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 29 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 10 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° 12' 48" S, 30° 4' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 1449 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 950 p/km²
- Built-up 7.3%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:42
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 8 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 26.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 28.0 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 664 W/m2.
Temperature
26.3 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SE (129 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
88 %
Precip
0.15 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 | 26.3 | 1.8 | 129 | 42 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.0 | 0.8 | 54 | 67 | 1,015.7 | 0.38 / 0.38 | 100 | 117.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.0 | 1.1 | 313 | 79 | 1,014.8 | 0.49 / 0.87 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.7 | 0.6 | 172 | 62 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 7 | 79.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.0 | 3.8 | 72 | 36 | 1,011.3 | 0.12 / 0.15 | 67 | 663.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 1.6 | 233 | 55 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 61 | 167.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.6 | 0.9 | 319 | 69 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.2 | 0.6 | 149 | 49 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 80.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.8 | 3.4 | 115 | 26 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 793.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.7 | 0.9 | 137 | 41 | 1,010.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 96 | 49.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.9 | 0.7 | 299 | 57 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.8 | 0.9 | 233 | 45 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 48.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.7 | 2.5 | 105 | 27 | 1,006.7 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 99 | 738.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gacaca?
Now 26.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 28.0 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 664 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gacaca today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Gacaca?
Local time is 20:42. 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 1,449 m.
Where is Gacaca located?
It is at -2.21340, 30.07000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gacaca in?
It is in Rwanda.