Location & Surroundings
Kirwa is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,468 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mugina, 8 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 28 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 31 km away.
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
2° 7' 45" S, 29° 52' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 1468 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 753 p/km²
- Built-up 4.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:21
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Kirwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kirwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 27.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 630 W/m2.
Temperature
18.7 C
Wind
1.0 m/s W (285 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.12 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 | 18.7 | 1.0 | 285 | 71 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 1.4 | 147 | 62 | 1,016.2 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 70 | 53.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.3 | 1.9 | 175 | 39 | 1,009.5 | 0.48 / 0.72 | 76 | 630.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 1.0 | 231 | 61 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 94 | 157.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.6 | 1.5 | 297 | 74 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.0 | 0.7 | 299 | 70 | 1,016.0 | 0.23 / 0.35 | 100 | 19.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.8 | 2.1 | 151 | 32 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 84 | 588.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.5 | 1.7 | 293 | 69 | 1,011.9 | 0.29 / 0.39 | 100 | 204.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.5 | 1.3 | 320 | 69 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 0.3 | 298 | 61 | 1,015.0 | 0.04 / 0.06 | 100 | 32.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.8 | 2.7 | 120 | 30 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 631.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 1.8 | 324 | 60 | 1,012.4 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 100 | 78.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.1 | 1.5 | 307 | 69 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kirwa?
Now 18.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 27.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 630 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kirwa today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kirwa?
Local time is 10:21. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kirwa?
Kirwa is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Kirwa?
DEM 1,468 m.
Where is Kirwa located?
It is at -2.12930, 29.87810 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kirwa in?
It is in Rwanda.