Location & Surroundings
Igitwa is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,604 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kayonza, 3 km to the north. The national capital Kigali is 51 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 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
1° 58' 44" S, 30° 31' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 1604 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 931 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:20
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Igitwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Igitwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 26.5 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 475 W/m2.
Temperature
18.5 C
Wind
0.8 m/s W (251 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,012.8 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 | 18.5 | 0.8 | 251 | 83 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 1.2 | 150 | 64 | 1,015.5 | 0.49 / 0.49 | 99 | 91.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.5 | 3.5 | 91 | 42 | 1,009.7 | 0.53 / 1.02 | 100 | 475.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 1.8 | 3 | 57 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 93 | 94.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.2 | 0.8 | 236 | 76 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 2.0 | 61 | 58 | 1,016.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 88 | 85.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.2 | 2.7 | 72 | 37 | 1,009.8 | 0.39 / 0.40 | 99 | 552.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.7 | 1.6 | 6 | 59 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 98 | 84.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.0 | 1.2 | 46 | 82 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 1.8 | 46 | 62 | 1,016.6 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 97 | 80.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.5 | 2.6 | 34 | 41 | 1,010.1 | 0.18 / 0.30 | 100 | 515.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 1.5 | 38 | 60 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 54 | 87.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.0 | 1.2 | 3 | 80 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Igitwa?
Now 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 26.5 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 475 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 Igitwa today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Igitwa?
Local time is 09:20. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Igitwa?
Igitwa is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Igitwa?
DEM 1,604 m.
Where is Igitwa located?
It is at -1.97880, 30.51690 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Igitwa in?
It is in Rwanda.