Location & Surroundings
Gatagara is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,724 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyanza, 7 km to the south. The national capital Kigali is 52 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 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
2° 17' 36" S, 29° 44' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 1724 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,062 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:50
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 8 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 19.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 23.6 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 466 W/m2.
Temperature
19.7 C
Wind
1.1 m/s W (276 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
85 %
Precip
0.80 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 | 1.1 | 276 | 61 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.7 | 3.3 | 129 | 56 | 1,018.6 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 100 | 40.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 4.1 | 114 | 48 | 1,012.7 | 0.25 / 0.39 | 100 | 465.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.7 | 0.7 | 343 | 69 | 1,016.5 | 0.05 / 0.45 | 100 | 45.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.4 | 2.0 | 293 | 81 | 1,015.1 | 0.35 / 0.80 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 1.6 | 128 | 64 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 68 | 79.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 4.0 | 94 | 41 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 71 | 596.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.5 | 1.6 | 298 | 64 | 1,015.0 | 0.16 / 0.44 | 100 | 171.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.3 | 2.0 | 292 | 74 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 0.9 | 161 | 53 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 80.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.1 | 2.8 | 89 | 27 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 841.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 1.6 | 272 | 50 | 1,012.2 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 100 | 99.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.1 | 1.5 | 252 | 59 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gatagara?
Now 19.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 23.6 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 466 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gatagara today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gatagara?
Local time is 12:50. 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 1,724 m.
Where is Gatagara located?
It is at -2.29340, 29.73790 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gatagara in?
It is in Rwanda.