Location & Surroundings
Gitunda is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,365 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Karengera, 2 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is about 130 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 17 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° 32' 2" S, 29° 2' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 1365 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,036 p/km²
- Built-up 4.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:12
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gitunda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitunda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 26.9 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 752 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NE (39 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
82 %
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 | 23.8 | 1.1 | 39 | 47 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.0 | 1.3 | 182 | 80 | 1,017.2 | 0.74 / 0.74 | 100 | 111.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.1 | 0.3 | 64 | 71 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 1.2 | 129 | 50 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 25 | 67.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.9 | 1.4 | 19 | 33 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 752.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.3 | 1.2 | 356 | 54 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 103.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.4 | 0.4 | 106 | 67 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.6 | 1.6 | 148 | 47 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 67.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.4 | 1.3 | 14 | 37 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 637.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.4 | 1.1 | 151 | 70 | 1,015.7 | 0.38 / 0.38 | 97 | 77.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.2 | 1.2 | 358 | 77 | 1,014.7 | 0.02 / 0.40 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 0.9 | 99 | 61 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 100 | 31.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.8 | 1.2 | 186 | 41 | 1,012.1 | 0.22 / 0.37 | 100 | 309.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitunda?
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 26.9 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 752 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 Gitunda today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gitunda?
Local time is 01:12. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitunda?
Gitunda is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gitunda?
DEM 1,365 m.
Where is Gitunda located?
It is at -2.53380, 29.04410 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitunda in?
It is in Rwanda.