Location & Surroundings
Gitwa is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,675 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Butare, 7 km to the southwest. The national capital Kigali is 74 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 33 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° 34' 0" S, 29° 47' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 1675 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 306 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:07
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 10 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 19.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 28.8 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 752 W/m2.
Temperature
19.8 C
Wind
1.7 m/s W (279 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,014.6 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 | 19.8 | 1.7 | 279 | 71 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.9 | 0.7 | 248 | 78 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.1 | 1.5 | 134 | 55 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 70.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.8 | 3.3 | 96 | 26 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 752.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.2 | 1.2 | 261 | 40 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 163.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.9 | 1.3 | 223 | 51 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 2.7 | 122 | 33 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 81.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.0 | 2.7 | 81 | 19 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 936.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.6 | 1.1 | 319 | 35 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 243.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.3 | 1.4 | 276 | 44 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 1.6 | 140 | 33 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 86.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.9 | 3.1 | 64 | 19 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 906.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.8 | 0.6 | 210 | 40 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 200.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitwa?
Now 19.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 28.8 C, max wind 3.3 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 Gitwa today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Gitwa?
Local time is 07:07. 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 1,675 m.
Where is Gitwa located?
It is at -2.56670, 29.79790 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitwa in?
It is in Rwanda.