Location & Surroundings
Kangwandi is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,894 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gisenyi, 8 km to the northwest. The national capital Kigali is 86 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 11 km away.
Also known as: Colline Kangwandi
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° 44' 0" S, 29° 19' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1894 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 470 p/km²
- Built-up 6.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:14
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kangwandi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kangwandi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 23.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 706 W/m2.
Temperature
16.7 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NE (28 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 16.7 | 1.6 | 28 | 70 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.3 | 0.7 | 92 | 60 | 1,016.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 39 | 23.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 0.3 | 104 | 49 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 705.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.1 | 2.3 | 26 | 64 | 1,014.5 | 0.07 / 0.08 | 69 | 149.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.9 | 1.4 | 43 | 67 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.0 | 1.3 | 119 | 55 | 1,017.0 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 100 | 68.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.0 | 2.0 | 27 | 52 | 1,012.2 | 0.10 / 0.21 | 83 | 611.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.8 | 1.9 | 15 | 62 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 63 | 83.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.0 | 1.5 | 11 | 69 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.8 | 0.6 | 144 | 55 | 1,017.1 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 100 | 58.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.3 | 1.1 | 233 | 35 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 797.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.1 | 1.5 | 352 | 56 | 1,014.0 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 155.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.5 | 1.1 | 17 | 68 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kangwandi?
Now 16.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 23.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 706 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 Kangwandi today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kangwandi?
Local time is 11:14. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kangwandi?
Kangwandi is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kangwandi?
DEM 1,894 m.
Where is Kangwandi located?
It is at -1.73333, 29.31667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kangwandi in?
It is in Rwanda.