Location & Surroundings
Gitaba is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 2,186 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ngororero, 15 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 61 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 36 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° 44' 46" S, 29° 32' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 2186 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,443 p/km²
- Built-up 4.6%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:20
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:53
- 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 15.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 21.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 628 W/m2.
Temperature
15.4 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NE (38 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,016.3 hPa
Clouds
10 %
Precip
0.06 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 | 15.4 | 1.1 | 38 | 79 | 1,016.3 | - / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.7 | 0.7 | 343 | 74 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.6 | 2.4 | 114 | 65 | 1,017.6 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 21 | 93.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.4 | 2.1 | 64 | 50 | 1,012.5 | 0.12 / 0.28 | 95 | 628.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.0 | 1.6 | 357 | 61 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 87 | 143.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.3 | 1.4 | 319 | 74 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.8 | 2.2 | 129 | 61 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 69.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.4 | 0.3 | 49 | 65 | 1,012.9 | 1.33 / 1.33 | 96 | 605.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 15.1 | 1.1 | 311 | 74 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 95 | 41.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.9 | 0.7 | 318 | 78 | 1,014.5 | 0.02 / 0.22 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.5 | 1.3 | 111 | 72 | 1,017.4 | 0.23 / 0.45 | 100 | 78.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 1.3 | 119 | 55 | 1,011.2 | 3.41 / 3.86 | 100 | 699.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.0 | 1.3 | 271 | 86 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 2.87 | 100 | 152.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitaba?
Now 15.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 21.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 628 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gitaba today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Gitaba?
Local time is 04:20. 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 2,186 m.
Where is Gitaba located?
It is at -1.74620, 29.54950 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitaba in?
It is in Rwanda.