Location & Surroundings
Gitwa is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,561 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kayonza, 5 km to the northeast. The national capital Kigali is 48 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 39 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
1° 58' 46" S, 30° 29' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 1561 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,882 p/km²
- Built-up 5.7%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:48
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:50
- 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 23.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 25.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 504 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
0.6 m/s SE (133 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,017.3 hPa
Clouds
60 %
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 | 23.1 | 0.6 | 133 | 57 | 1,017.3 | - / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.7 | 1.1 | 32 | 45 | 1,011.2 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 100 | 504.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.0 | 1.5 | 4 | 70 | 1,014.3 | 0.17 / 0.37 | 53 | 83.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.5 | 1.1 | 46 | 84 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 2.0 | 42 | 60 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 90.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.3 | 3.2 | 75 | 46 | 1,011.0 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 80 | 565.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.8 | 1.4 | 353 | 67 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 59 | 156.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.8 | 1.0 | 54 | 80 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.3 | 0.9 | 66 | 52 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 96.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.1 | 0.6 | 105 | 37 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 530.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.8 | 1.6 | 39 | 50 | 1,011.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 78 | 163.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.9 | 0.8 | 346 | 75 | 1,011.2 | 0.02 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.2 | 0.3 | 27 | 50 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 73.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gitwa?
Now 23.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 25.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 504 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 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Gitwa?
Local time is 13:48. 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 1,561 m.
Where is Gitwa located?
It is at -1.97940, 30.48660 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gitwa in?
It is in Rwanda.