Location & Surroundings
Gateko is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,371 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruhuha, 11 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 32 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 19 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° 13' 57" S, 29° 59' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 1371 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 61 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:01
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gateko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gateko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 27.2 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 647 W/m2.
Temperature
17.2 C
Wind
0.6 m/s W (270 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
1.01 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 | 17.2 | 0.6 | 270 | 85 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.3 | 1.1 | 206 | 73 | 1,017.2 | 0.71 / 0.71 | 74 | 48.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.2 | 2.2 | 150 | 41 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 100 | 647.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.9 | 0.9 | 265 | 70 | 1,013.1 | 0.40 / 0.79 | 10 | 151.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.8 | 0.8 | 132 | 86 | 1,013.9 | 0.22 / 1.01 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 0.7 | 105 | 64 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 98 | 78.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.0 | 2.5 | 333 | 44 | 1,010.0 | 0.47 / 0.74 | 52 | 522.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.6 | 1.6 | 304 | 64 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 5 | 155.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.9 | 1.2 | 276 | 74 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.3 | 1.7 | 115 | 54 | 1,015.9 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 100 | 78.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.2 | 1.7 | 216 | 50 | 1,009.6 | 0.34 / 0.45 | 100 | 552.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.8 | 2.0 | 329 | 79 | 1,012.7 | 0.49 / 0.95 | 77 | 98.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.5 | 1.1 | 327 | 87 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gateko?
Now 17.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 27.2 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 647 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gateko today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Gateko?
Local time is 12:01. 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 1,371 m.
Where is Gateko located?
It is at -2.23250, 29.98920 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gateko in?
It is in Rwanda.