Location & Surroundings
Gakamba is a wetland in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,411 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kibungo, 6 km to the west. The national capital Kigali is 63 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 50 km away.
Overview
Gakamba is a wetland.
It is located in Rwanda.
Basic Data
- Country Rwanda
- Type wetland (WTLD)
- an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 8' 26" S, 30° 35' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 1411 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 729 p/km²
- Built-up 4.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:20
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other wetlands nearby
Weather in Gakamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gakamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 30.4 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 528 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
0.9 m/s S (170 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
88 %
Precip
0.09 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 | 23.4 | 0.9 | 170 | 50 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.4 | 2.8 | 91 | 31 | 1,007.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 96 | 527.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.0 | 0.7 | 25 | 60 | 1,011.8 | 0.41 / 0.43 | 99 | 95.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.2 | 0.9 | 58 | 70 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.0 | 1.0 | 94 | 54 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 65.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.3 | 1.5 | 110 | 34 | 1,007.7 | 0.16 / 0.25 | 69 | 644.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.9 | 0.9 | 242 | 68 | 1,012.1 | 0.47 / 0.72 | 55 | 150.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.1 | 0.1 | 183 | 80 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.5 | 1.7 | 59 | 64 | 1,015.1 | 0.03 / 0.50 | 55 | 74.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.6 | 1.7 | 107 | 46 | 1,009.0 | 1.63 / 2.13 | 63 | 604.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.3 | 3.2 | 259 | 94 | 1,015.8 | 23.44 / 25.58 | 100 | 119.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.7 | 2.2 | 261 | 92 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 1.87 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.4 | 1.0 | 67 | 73 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 97 | 68.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gakamba?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 30.4 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 528 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 Gakamba today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Gakamba?
Local time is 14:20. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gakamba?
Gakamba is a wetland.
What is the elevation of Gakamba?
DEM 1,411 m.
Where is Gakamba located?
It is at -2.14060, 30.59630 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gakamba in?
It is in Rwanda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry