Location & Surroundings
Gitovu is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,480 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruhuha, 13 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is 35 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 24 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 14' 35" S, 29° 56' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 1480 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,316 p/km²
- Built-up 6.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:16
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gitovu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitovu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 29.8 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 755 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (137 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,016.1 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 | 22.7 | 1.0 | 137 | 57 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.8 | 3.4 | 110 | 26 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 755.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.5 | 1.8 | 301 | 43 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 105.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.8 | 1.2 | 274 | 58 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.7 | 1.5 | 151 | 38 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 70.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.9 | 3.4 | 116 | 18 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 919.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 2.5 | 26 | 32 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 243.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.6 | 1.3 | 268 | 53 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.9 | 0.8 | 152 | 37 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 89.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.3 | 0.8 | 65 | 18 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 881.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.6 | 3.2 | 62 | 31 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 211.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.2 | 0.3 | 261 | 49 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.9 | 1.6 | 104 | 42 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 53.2 | 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 Gitovu?
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 29.8 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 755 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 05:45 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Gitovu?
Local time is 15:16. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitovu?
Gitovu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gitovu?
DEM 1,480 m.
Where is Gitovu located?
It is at -2.24300, 29.94840 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitovu in?
It is in Rwanda.