Location & Surroundings
Gitwa is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 2,317 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kayanza, 23 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is about 115 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 63 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° 46' 40" S, 29° 28' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 2317 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,309 p/km²
- Built-up 7.1%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:17
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 14 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 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 24.7 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 741 W/m2.
Temperature
20.7 C
Wind
0.8 m/s E (74 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 20.7 | 0.8 | 74 | 64 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.7 | 2.2 | 166 | 44 | 1,010.2 | 0.93 / 0.93 | 89 | 740.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.1 | 0.2 | 339 | 72 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 100 | 133.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.3 | 1.4 | 312 | 74 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.2 | 1.5 | 108 | 64 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 61.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.0 | 0.4 | 124 | 62 | 1,012.0 | 1.67 / 1.67 | 94 | 582.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.5 | 1.8 | 352 | 90 | 1,017.2 | 1.02 / 2.69 | 99 | 112.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.7 | 1.3 | 319 | 84 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.7 | 2.5 | 124 | 62 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 77.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.0 | 2.1 | 88 | 47 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 667.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.6 | 0.5 | 56 | 56 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 208.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.7 | 0.8 | 311 | 68 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.1 | 2.4 | 91 | 59 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 97.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitwa?
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.3 to 24.7 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 741 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 05:39 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Gitwa?
Local time is 14:17. 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 2,317 m.
Where is Gitwa located?
It is at -2.77790, 29.47480 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitwa in?
It is in Rwanda.