Location & Surroundings
Gitwa is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,737 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gisenyi, 7 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is 86 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 11 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° 44' 21" S, 29° 18' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 1737 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 463 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:11
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Gitwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 21.6 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 611 W/m2.
Temperature
16.9 C
Wind
1.1 m/s N (15 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.10 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 | 16.9 | 1.1 | 15 | 81 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.5 | 1.2 | 99 | 73 | 1,017.7 | 1.68 / 1.68 | 92 | 18.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 1.6 | 180 | 62 | 1,012.5 | 0.14 / 1.82 | 98 | 610.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.6 | 1.7 | 24 | 83 | 1,016.5 | 1.94 / 3.76 | 100 | 69.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.1 | 1.5 | 25 | 82 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.0 | 0.3 | 155 | 65 | 1,017.6 | 0.01 / 0.11 | 100 | 62.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.5 | 1.0 | 149 | 49 | 1,012.6 | 1.22 / 1.33 | 76 | 777.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.0 | 1.6 | 26 | 77 | 1,015.9 | 0.92 / 2.25 | 98 | 133.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.7 | 0.8 | 16 | 77 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.6 | 0.7 | 162 | 61 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 62 | 64.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 1.2 | 182 | 70 | 1,013.4 | 2.71 / 2.79 | 99 | 586.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.5 | 1.6 | 38 | 78 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 1.27 | 100 | 61.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.4 | 1.1 | 41 | 76 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitwa?
Now 16.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 21.6 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 611 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gitwa today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gitwa?
Local time is 08:11. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gitwa?
Gitwa is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gitwa?
DEM 1,737 m.
Where is Gitwa located?
It is at -1.73928, 29.31122 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitwa in?
It is in Rwanda.