Location & Surroundings
Gitantu is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,884 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nzega, less than 2 km away. The national capital Kigali is 81 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 59 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° 29' 10" S, 29° 34' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 1884 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 416 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:07
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gitantu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitantu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 24.4 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 543 W/m2.
Temperature
16.2 C
Wind
1.5 m/s W (282 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 1.5 | 282 | 73 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 1.4 | 120 | 49 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 61.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 2.6 | 72 | 38 | 1,010.9 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 76 | 543.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.3 | 0.7 | 271 | 60 | 1,013.9 | 0.26 / 0.30 | 99 | 108.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.3 | 1.7 | 247 | 61 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.0 | 2.6 | 109 | 44 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 68.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.4 | 4.2 | 83 | 28 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 873.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.7 | 1.5 | 275 | 47 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 197.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.2 | 2.0 | 272 | 53 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.7 | 1.0 | 234 | 50 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 23.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.2 | 3.2 | 65 | 22 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 880.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.5 | 1.2 | 264 | 42 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 150.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.1 | 1.8 | 189 | 55 | 1,013.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitantu?
Now 16.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 24.4 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 543 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 Gitantu today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Gitantu?
Local time is 12:07. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitantu?
Gitantu is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gitantu?
DEM 1,884 m.
Where is Gitantu located?
It is at -2.48610, 29.57000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitantu in?
It is in Rwanda.