Location & Surroundings
Gitovu is a fourth-order administrative division in Western Province, Rwanda, at 2,219 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mabanza, 12 km to the west. The national capital Kigali is 62 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 55 km away.
Basic Data
- Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
- a subdivision of a third-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 4' 38" S, 29° 31' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 2219 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 324 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:02
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Weather in Gitovu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitovu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.3 to 20.8 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 731 W/m2.
Temperature
18.8 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (97 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,017.1 hPa
Clouds
71 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 18.8 | 1.1 | 97 | 71 | 1,017.1 | - / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 1.7 | 132 | 65 | 1,012.3 | 0.60 / 0.60 | 99 | 730.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.9 | 1.0 | 3 | 86 | 1,015.4 | 0.97 / 1.57 | 42 | 146.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.3 | 1.3 | 320 | 87 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.2 | 1.0 | 93 | 64 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 9 | 96.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.6 | 2.0 | 81 | 62 | 1,010.9 | 1.07 / 1.09 | 66 | 664.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.3 | 0.8 | 76 | 88 | 1,014.6 | 0.33 / 1.42 | 100 | 163.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.3 | 1.3 | 328 | 88 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 1.31 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.3 | 0.5 | 47 | 64 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 88.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.7 | 1.3 | 111 | 56 | 1,008.4 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 100 | 680.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.9 | 0.6 | 356 | 82 | 1,012.5 | 0.96 / 1.28 | 100 | 105.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.8 | 1.6 | 303 | 88 | 1,012.9 | 1.93 / 3.21 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.6 | 0.7 | 29 | 70 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 100 | 74.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitovu?
Now 18.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.3 to 20.8 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 731 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 Gitovu today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Gitovu?
Local time is 19:02. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitovu?
Gitovu is a fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Gitovu?
DEM 2,219 m.
Where is Gitovu located?
It is at -2.07732, 29.51776 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitovu in?
It is in Rwanda.