Location & Surroundings
Gitaraga is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,436 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ndera, 10 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is 21 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 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
1° 59' 14" S, 30° 14' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 1436 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,516 p/km²
- Built-up 12.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:48
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gitaraga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitaraga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 29.4 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 739 W/m2.
Temperature
23.3 C
Wind
0.7 m/s S (181 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,016.0 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 | 23.3 | 0.7 | 181 | 56 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.4 | 3.0 | 120 | 27 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 738.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.4 | 1.2 | 23 | 43 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 185.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.7 | 0.5 | 319 | 56 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 1.0 | 198 | 39 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 75.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.7 | 2.6 | 116 | 19 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 933.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 2.3 | 23 | 32 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 136.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.3 | 1.1 | 340 | 51 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.6 | 1.0 | 104 | 34 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 89.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.5 | 3.0 | 70 | 18 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 900.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.9 | 3.2 | 64 | 36 | 1,012.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 11 | 270.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.2 | 0.2 | 171 | 64 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.6 | 1.3 | 64 | 54 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 53.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitaraga?
Now 23.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 29.4 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 739 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 Gitaraga today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gitaraga?
Local time is 17:48. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitaraga?
Gitaraga is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gitaraga?
DEM 1,436 m.
Where is Gitaraga located?
It is at -1.98720, 30.24690 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitaraga in?
It is in Rwanda.