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Kibuye

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Location & Surroundings

Kibuye is a town in Western Province, Rwanda with 48,024 inhabitants, at 1,480 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mabanza, 7 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 80 km to the east. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 45 km away.

Also known as: Кибуе · Kibujė

Overview

Kibuye is city in Rwanda.

It is located in Western Province, Rwanda.

The population is about 12,325 (2012).

The elevation is around 1,457 metre.

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Basic Data

  • Country Rwanda
  • Located in Western Province
  • Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
  • seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    2° 3' 37" S, 29° 20' 52" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1480 m
  • Timezone Africa/Kigali
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 48,024
  • Pop. Density 860 p/km²
  • Built-up 8.3%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Franc (RWF)
  • Phone Prefix +250

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Alternate Names

ru
Кибуе
lt
Kibujė

Weather in Kibuye

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

Now 18.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 23.9 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 785 W/m2.

Temperature
18.4 C
Wind
1.8 m/s E (111 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 18.4 1.8 111 75 1,013.8 - / 0.00 98 0.0 n/a
6h 20.3 3.4 110 68 1,017.2 0.77 / 0.77 88 49.6 n/a
12h 23.9 4.0 76 55 1,011.3 0.00 / 0.74 94 785.4 n/a
18h 20.0 1.7 25 67 1,013.7 0.00 / 0.28 77 120.4 n/a
Tomorrow 18.7 0.4 28 66 1,012.5 0.00 / 0.00 73 0.0 n/a
30h 21.9 2.0 101 54 1,015.8 0.07 / 0.07 78 74.5 n/a
36h 21.5 1.8 198 64 1,011.8 0.83 / 0.90 100 516.7 n/a
42h 18.4 0.6 52 77 1,014.1 1.89 / 2.79 97 158.0 n/a
Sunday 17.7 0.6 133 76 1,012.8 0.00 / 0.06 75 0.0 n/a
54h 19.7 3.2 117 72 1,015.9 1.04 / 1.10 100 46.6 n/a
60h 22.3 1.5 184 65 1,010.9 0.71 / 1.81 98 689.5 n/a
66h 18.6 1.2 345 78 1,013.3 0.09 / 1.91 100 55.3 n/a
Monday 18.0 0.8 32 79 1,012.6 0.00 / 0.22 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kibuye?
Now 18.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 23.9 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 785 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 Kibuye today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Kibuye?
Local time is 11:45. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kibuye?
Kibuye is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Kibuye?
Population about 48,024.
What is the elevation of Kibuye?
DEM 1,480 m.
Where is Kibuye located?
It is at -2.06028, 29.34778 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kibuye in?
It is in Rwanda.

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Last updated 2016-07-06
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