Location & Surroundings

Île Nkombo is an island in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,533 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cyangugu, 10 km to the south. The national capital Kigali is about 135 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 7 km away.

Also known as: Île Gombo

Overview

Île Nkombo is island in Rwanda.

It is located in Western Province, Rwanda.

Also known as: FR île Nkombo, île de Gombo

Basic Data

  • Country Rwanda
  • Located in Western Province
  • Type island (ISL)
  • a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water

Geography

  • Coordinates
    2° 23' 50" S, 28° 54' 21" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1533 m
  • Timezone Africa/Kigali
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 1,783 p/km²
  • Built-up 2.6%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Franc (RWF)
  • Phone Prefix +250

Sun & Local Time

Nearby

Alternate Names

Île Gombo
Île Nkombo

Weather in Ile Nkombo

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ile Nkombo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 19.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 20.5 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 677 W/m2.

Temperature
19.9 C
Wind
0.9 m/s N (22 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,015.6 hPa
Clouds
94 %
Precip
0.79 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 19.9 0.9 22 77 1,015.6 - / 0.00 94 0.0 n/a
6h 20.5 0.9 254 72 1,011.5 1.32 / 1.32 72 676.9 n/a
12h 18.0 0.5 284 82 1,013.9 0.00 / 0.79 100 123.9 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 Ile Nkombo?
Now 19.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 20.5 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 677 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ile Nkombo today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Ile Nkombo?
Local time is 13:31. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Ile Nkombo?
Ile Nkombo is a island.
What is the elevation of Ile Nkombo?
DEM 1,533 m.
Where is Ile Nkombo located?
It is at -2.39730, 28.90590 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ile Nkombo in?
It is in Rwanda.

Links

Sources

Last updated 2012-01-17
geonames https://www.geonames.org/202201

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