Location & Surroundings
Île Shango is an island in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,319 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyakahanga, 39 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 88 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 81 km away.
Overview
Île Shango is island in Rwanda.
It is located in Eastern Province, Rwanda.
Basic Data
- Country Rwanda
- Located in Eastern Province
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 39' 29" S, 30° 47' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 1319 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:58
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other islands nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Ile Shango
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ile Shango, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 23.7 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 544 W/m2.
Temperature
18.0 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NW (337 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,012.3 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 | 18.0 | 1.2 | 337 | 90 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 1.7 | 77 | 69 | 1,015.1 | 1.40 / 1.40 | 100 | 73.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.7 | 0.8 | 161 | 63 | 1,011.1 | 2.71 / 4.11 | 100 | 543.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.5 | 1.3 | 306 | 92 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 1.39 | 100 | 87.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.3 | 0.8 | 266 | 93 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 0.9 | 186 | 61 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 96.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.2 | 1.9 | 156 | 37 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 732.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.1 | 0.7 | 307 | 60 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 33.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.1 | 0.8 | 284 | 69 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 0.5 | 71 | 51 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 94.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.8 | 2.0 | 130 | 40 | 1,009.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 700.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.6 | 1.3 | 35 | 65 | 1,011.5 | 0.07 / 0.08 | 6 | 59.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.1 | 1.6 | 35 | 87 | 1,013.7 | 0.87 / 0.95 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ile Shango?
Now 18.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 23.7 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 544 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 Ile Shango today?
Sunrise around 05:34 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Ile Shango?
Local time is 13:58. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Ile Shango?
Ile Shango is a island.
What is the elevation of Ile Shango?
DEM 1,319 m.
Where is Ile Shango located?
It is at -1.65810, 30.79590 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ile Shango in?
It is in Rwanda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry