Location & Surroundings
Gitaba is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,524 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kagano, 3 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is about 115 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 25 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° 22' 1" S, 29° 6' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 1524 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 426 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:12
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gitaba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitaba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 22.8 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 566 W/m2.
Temperature
16.2 C
Wind
0.3 m/s S (185 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 16.2 | 0.3 | 185 | 81 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.7 | 1.1 | 101 | 57 | 1,017.6 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 37 | 80.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 0.6 | 54 | 49 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 565.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.3 | 0.6 | 112 | 63 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 134.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.6 | 0.1 | 69 | 75 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.7 | 0.4 | 138 | 61 | 1,017.2 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 48 | 72.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.1 | 1.2 | 257 | 50 | 1,011.1 | 0.44 / 0.53 | 78 | 572.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.3 | 0.3 | 177 | 77 | 1,015.1 | 0.31 / 0.84 | 64 | 111.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.5 | 0.3 | 156 | 80 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.5 | 0.1 | 111 | 60 | 1,015.8 | 0.27 / 0.33 | 18 | 87.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 1.3 | 192 | 63 | 1,011.9 | 0.16 / 0.49 | 94 | 454.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.1 | 0.6 | 123 | 72 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 99 | 86.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.1 | 0.7 | 68 | 75 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitaba?
Now 16.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 22.8 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 566 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 Gitaba today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Gitaba?
Local time is 13:12. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitaba?
Gitaba is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gitaba?
DEM 1,524 m.
Where is Gitaba located?
It is at -2.36700, 29.11060 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitaba in?
It is in Rwanda.