Location & Surroundings
Gitwa is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,685 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Butare, 9 km to the south. The national capital Kigali is 74 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 42 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° 31' 21" S, 29° 42' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 1685 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 714 p/km²
- Built-up 5.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:03
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gitwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gitwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 28.7 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 761 W/m2.
Temperature
28.7 C
Wind
2.9 m/s E (84 deg)
Humidity
26 %
Pressure
1,008.6 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 28.7 | 2.9 | 84 | 26 | 1,008.6 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 0.8 | 222 | 46 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 159.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.9 | 1.7 | 265 | 61 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.5 | 1.2 | 300 | 54 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 31.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.7 | 4.1 | 92 | 29 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 761.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.0 | 1.3 | 291 | 67 | 1,014.9 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 86 | 58.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.8 | 1.2 | 263 | 69 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.2 | 1.4 | 113 | 55 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 61.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.4 | 3.0 | 102 | 30 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 710.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 1.0 | 262 | 45 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 149.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.1 | 1.8 | 245 | 56 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.8 | 3.1 | 127 | 34 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 68.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.6 | 3.2 | 80 | 20 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 892.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitwa?
Now 28.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 28.7 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 761 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 05:46 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Gitwa?
Local time is 01:03. 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 1,685 m.
Where is Gitwa located?
It is at -2.52240, 29.71400 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitwa in?
It is in Rwanda.