Location & Surroundings
Gitozi is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,408 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyamata, 16 km to the west. The national capital Kigali is 35 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 15 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° 10' 0" S, 30° 17' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1408 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 550 p/km²
- Built-up 13.6%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:19
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gitozi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitozi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 27.4 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 3.4 mm. Solar peaks near 712 W/m2.
Temperature
17.3 C
Wind
0.9 m/s N (6 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
13 %
Precip
3.35 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 | 17.3 | 0.9 | 6 | 82 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.3 | 1.0 | 219 | 92 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 0.9 | 242 | 65 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 97.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.4 | 1.9 | 112 | 42 | 1,009.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 39 | 711.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.7 | 0.8 | 279 | 90 | 1,013.7 | 3.29 / 3.35 | 94 | 165.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.0 | 0.5 | 254 | 95 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.2 | 0.2 | 79 | 75 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 21 | 82.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.6 | 2.2 | 2 | 57 | 1,008.8 | 0.54 / 0.56 | 98 | 648.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.8 | 1.7 | 287 | 93 | 1,012.8 | 1.76 / 2.32 | 55 | 95.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.7 | 0.6 | 331 | 95 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 0.1 | 222 | 77 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 90.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.2 | 1.7 | 337 | 54 | 1,007.1 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 96 | 602.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.8 | 1.2 | 76 | 77 | 1,010.7 | 0.21 / 0.32 | 100 | 159.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitozi?
Now 17.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 27.4 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 3.4 mm. Solar peaks near 712 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gitozi today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Gitozi?
Local time is 06:19. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitozi?
Gitozi is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gitozi?
DEM 1,408 m.
Where is Gitozi located?
It is at -2.16667, 30.28333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitozi in?
It is in Rwanda.