Location & Surroundings
Gitwa is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,580 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyabitekeli, less than 2 km away. The national capital Kigali is about 125 km to the east. 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° 21' 8" S, 29° 0' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 1580 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,120 p/km²
- Built-up 7.3%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:27
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 11 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 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 23.5 C, max wind 0.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 546 W/m2.
Temperature
17.7 C
Wind
0.6 m/s SW (248 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,014.2 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 | 17.7 | 0.6 | 248 | 80 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 0.2 | 28 | 62 | 1,017.3 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 43 | 79.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 0.6 | 42 | 51 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 546.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.2 | 0.2 | 301 | 61 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 134.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.9 | 0.5 | 283 | 75 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.9 | 0.6 | 236 | 64 | 1,016.9 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 57 | 68.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 1.2 | 255 | 52 | 1,010.8 | 0.28 / 0.36 | 62 | 590.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.9 | 1.1 | 256 | 75 | 1,014.3 | 0.20 / 0.56 | 81 | 141.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.9 | 0.6 | 258 | 80 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 0.6 | 267 | 64 | 1,015.5 | 0.39 / 0.47 | 11 | 87.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.4 | 1.6 | 187 | 60 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 92 | 490.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.6 | 0.5 | 233 | 69 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 102.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.4 | 0.5 | 15 | 74 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitwa?
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 23.5 C, max wind 0.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 546 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 05:44 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Gitwa?
Local time is 11:27. 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 1,580 m.
Where is Gitwa located?
It is at -2.35230, 29.01210 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitwa in?
It is in Rwanda.