Location & Surroundings
Gitaka is a settlement in Kigali, Rwanda, at 1,408 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi, 7 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 13 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° 0' 49" S, 30° 1' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 1408 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 917 p/km²
- Built-up 9.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:37
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gitaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 24.3 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. Precip around 3.9 mm. Solar peaks near 692 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
3.9 m/s E (92 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
3.86 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 | 24.3 | 3.9 | 92 | 52 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.1 | 1.3 | 331 | 91 | 1,014.8 | 2.05 / 2.05 | 82 | 37.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.2 | 0.8 | 301 | 88 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.1 | 1.1 | 154 | 72 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 89 | 78.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.8 | 2.1 | 15 | 74 | 1,011.7 | 3.47 / 3.86 | 99 | 692.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.2 | 1.8 | 320 | 88 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.89 | 90 | 96.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.1 | 0.4 | 358 | 88 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.8 | 1.0 | 94 | 71 | 1,016.9 | 0.53 / 0.67 | 96 | 49.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.6 | 1.1 | 55 | 44 | 1,010.3 | 0.07 / 0.74 | 99 | 496.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.0 | 1.8 | 336 | 71 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 120.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.1 | 0.6 | 306 | 83 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.0 | 0.4 | 107 | 57 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 83.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.1 | 2.9 | 51 | 34 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 653.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitaka?
Now 24.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 24.3 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. Precip around 3.9 mm. Solar peaks near 692 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gitaka today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Gitaka?
Local time is 20:37. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitaka?
Gitaka is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gitaka?
DEM 1,408 m.
Where is Gitaka located?
It is at -2.01350, 30.02610 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitaka in?
It is in Rwanda.