Location & Surroundings
Gitaba is an intermittent stream in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,495 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shangi, 3 km to the south. The national capital Kigali is about 125 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 14 km away.
Also known as: Gitabe
Basic Data
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 22' 25" S, 29° 0' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 1495 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,111 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:44
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other intermittent streams nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Gitaba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitaba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 22.8 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 3.2 mm. Solar peaks near 446 W/m2.
Temperature
19.7 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NW (329 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
76 %
Precip
3.22 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 | 1.7 | 329 | 73 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.3 | 0.6 | 252 | 77 | 1,012.7 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.0 | 2.2 | 186 | 62 | 1,016.2 | 0.38 / 0.57 | 91 | 44.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 1.0 | 190 | 61 | 1,011.5 | 0.93 / 1.50 | 98 | 445.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.5 | 0.7 | 287 | 82 | 1,014.1 | 1.72 / 3.22 | 100 | 126.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.1 | 0.4 | 238 | 81 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.7 | 1.3 | 169 | 61 | 1,015.1 | 0.25 / 0.37 | 79 | 73.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 1.6 | 245 | 57 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 59 | 406.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.5 | 1.1 | 303 | 66 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 205.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.0 | 1.0 | 300 | 71 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 0.8 | 166 | 56 | 1,015.7 | 0.35 / 0.38 | 100 | 67.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.2 | 1.3 | 15 | 47 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 457.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.1 | 0.9 | 294 | 66 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 107.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitaba?
Now 19.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 22.8 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 3.2 mm. Solar peaks near 446 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gitaba today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Gitaba?
Local time is 02:44. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitaba?
Gitaba is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Gitaba?
DEM 1,495 m.
Where is Gitaba located?
It is at -2.37350, 29.00440 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitaba in?
It is in Rwanda.