Location & Surroundings
Gitwa is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,587 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cyangugu, 7 km to the north. The national capital Kigali is about 145 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 10 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° 32' 46" S, 28° 52' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 1587 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 26 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:36
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 12 h 12 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 15.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 24.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 4.4 mm. Solar peaks near 685 W/m2.
Temperature
15.4 C
Wind
1.3 m/s N (355 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
4.35 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 | 15.4 | 1.3 | 355 | 93 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.7 | 1.6 | 22 | 89 | 1,018.4 | 0.70 / 0.70 | 89 | 14.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 0.5 | 19 | 54 | 1,011.7 | 0.76 / 1.47 | 57 | 684.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.5 | 1.1 | 16 | 93 | 1,017.2 | 9.08 / 10.54 | 100 | 133.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.8 | 1.1 | 0 | 93 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 4.35 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.2 | 0.7 | 123 | 94 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 1.20 | 100 | 5.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 1.2 | 71 | 60 | 1,011.9 | 1.86 / 3.05 | 68 | 746.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.3 | 1.9 | 6 | 94 | 1,016.8 | 0.87 / 3.92 | 89 | 121.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.0 | 1.1 | 347 | 90 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 1.86 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.1 | 1.4 | 27 | 77 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.48 | 31 | 84.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.7 | 2.0 | 42 | 60 | 1,010.6 | 1.66 / 2.14 | 78 | 782.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.1 | 0.6 | 288 | 94 | 1,015.4 | 2.87 / 5.01 | 100 | 144.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.9 | 0.6 | 100 | 94 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 2.63 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitwa?
Now 15.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 24.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 4.4 mm. Solar peaks near 685 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gitwa today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Gitwa?
Local time is 12:36. 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 1,587 m.
Where is Gitwa located?
It is at -2.54620, 28.88200 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitwa in?
It is in Rwanda.