Location & Surroundings
Gatagara is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,782 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rangiro, 3 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is about 115 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 26 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° 23' 17" S, 29° 8' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 1782 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 466 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:11
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gatagara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gatagara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 22.5 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 569 W/m2.
Temperature
16.5 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NE (27 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,016.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 16.5 | 1.6 | 27 | 85 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.7 | 0.3 | 135 | 83 | 1,014.8 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.6 | 1.2 | 113 | 55 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 94 | 76.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 0.9 | 66 | 48 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 569.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.1 | 0.9 | 115 | 63 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 132.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.0 | 0.5 | 66 | 74 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.5 | 0.4 | 74 | 66 | 1,017.4 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 41 | 60.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 0.5 | 132 | 52 | 1,011.3 | 0.17 / 0.33 | 99 | 499.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.7 | 1.0 | 58 | 70 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 59 | 86.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.4 | 0.4 | 97 | 77 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 0.6 | 114 | 56 | 1,015.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 16 | 89.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.1 | 0.4 | 268 | 57 | 1,011.8 | 0.28 / 0.30 | 92 | 388.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.3 | 0.8 | 111 | 70 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 60 | 72.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gatagara?
Now 16.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 22.5 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 569 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 Gatagara today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Gatagara?
Local time is 07:11. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gatagara?
Gatagara is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gatagara?
DEM 1,782 m.
Where is Gatagara located?
It is at -2.38800, 29.13470 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gatagara in?
It is in Rwanda.