Location & Surroundings
Kagunga is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,493 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyanza, 14 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is 59 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kirundo Airport, 30 km away.
Also known as: Colline Kagunga
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 26' 6" S, 29° 50' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 1493 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,081 p/km²
- Built-up 4.9%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:10
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kagunga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kagunga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 28.9 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 833 W/m2.
Temperature
20.0 C
Wind
0.6 m/s N (343 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
82 %
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 | 20.0 | 0.6 | 343 | 59 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 2.7 | 118 | 42 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 78.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.9 | 2.6 | 99 | 26 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 832.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 1.2 | 41 | 39 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 100.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.1 | 1.4 | 275 | 58 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.9 | 2.0 | 128 | 46 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 30.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.8 | 3.9 | 106 | 37 | 1,010.6 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 92 | 661.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.3 | 0.9 | 14 | 61 | 1,015.2 | 0.22 / 0.25 | 99 | 76.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.3 | 0.8 | 307 | 73 | 1,013.7 | 0.63 / 0.88 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.1 | 1.6 | 102 | 61 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.66 | 77 | 66.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.6 | 2.4 | 153 | 35 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 67 | 539.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 1.6 | 281 | 63 | 1,013.7 | 0.01 / 0.37 | 97 | 133.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.2 | 1.3 | 259 | 71 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kagunga?
Now 20.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 28.9 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 833 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 Kagunga today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Kagunga?
Local time is 09:10. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kagunga?
Kagunga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kagunga?
DEM 1,493 m.
Where is Kagunga located?
It is at -2.43490, 29.84530 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kagunga in?
It is in Rwanda.