Location & Surroundings
Gitara is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,450 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kibungo, 10 km to the southwest. The national capital Kigali is 64 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 52 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° 6' 15" S, 30° 36' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 1450 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 674 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:15
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gitara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 32.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 895 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
0.6 m/s E (91 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
62 %
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 | 24.2 | 0.6 | 91 | 46 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.1 | 2.7 | 85 | 21 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 894.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 1.3 | 72 | 40 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 220.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.4 | 0.6 | 137 | 50 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.5 | 1.3 | 80 | 34 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 78.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.8 | 2.3 | 104 | 25 | 1,008.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 88 | 761.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.4 | 0.5 | 319 | 53 | 1,013.1 | 0.34 / 0.35 | 49 | 141.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.2 | 1.2 | 64 | 61 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.3 | 1.0 | 86 | 46 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 79.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.7 | 3.4 | 116 | 27 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 765.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 1.3 | 33 | 43 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 117.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.3 | 0.6 | 126 | 57 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.8 | 2.3 | 127 | 35 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 81.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitara?
Now 24.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 32.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 895 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 Gitara today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gitara?
Local time is 19:15. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitara?
Gitara is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gitara?
DEM 1,450 m.
Where is Gitara located?
It is at -2.10410, 30.61110 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitara in?
It is in Rwanda.