Location & Surroundings
Gateko is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,588 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gisenyi, 2 km to the west. The national capital Kigali is 92 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 5 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° 41' 44" S, 29° 16' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 1588 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,249 p/km²
- Built-up 14.8%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:39
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gateko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gateko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 21.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 773 W/m2.
Temperature
19.9 C
Wind
0.5 m/s S (176 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,017.7 hPa
Clouds
35 %
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 | 19.9 | 0.5 | 176 | 64 | 1,017.7 | - / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 1.5 | 246 | 62 | 1,012.4 | 1.76 / 1.76 | 59 | 773.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.6 | 2.6 | 15 | 86 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 1.54 | 98 | 175.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.1 | 1.4 | 40 | 86 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.1 | 0.3 | 233 | 64 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 75.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 1.3 | 176 | 62 | 1,011.9 | 2.13 / 2.13 | 100 | 698.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.3 | 1.6 | 105 | 90 | 1,015.5 | 1.32 / 3.45 | 100 | 115.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.3 | 1.4 | 23 | 88 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 2.82 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.1 | 1.0 | 14 | 72 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 85 | 78.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.5 | 0.7 | 245 | 68 | 1,011.7 | 2.69 / 2.72 | 56 | 808.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.5 | 1.4 | 17 | 90 | 1,015.7 | 2.84 / 5.56 | 100 | 175.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.3 | 1.1 | 60 | 90 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 1.88 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.3 | 0.5 | 349 | 80 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 1.23 | 74 | 52.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gateko?
Now 19.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 21.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 773 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 Gateko today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Gateko?
Local time is 18:39. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gateko?
Gateko is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gateko?
DEM 1,588 m.
Where is Gateko located?
It is at -1.69560, 29.27570 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gateko in?
It is in Rwanda.