Location & Surroundings
Kirwa is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,714 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruhango, 6 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 48 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 46 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° 14' 10" S, 29° 44' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 1714 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 727 p/km²
- Built-up 6.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:26
- Sunrise 05:46
- 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 29.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 29.1 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 664 W/m2.
Temperature
29.1 C
Wind
3.4 m/s E (90 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,008.3 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 29.1 | 3.4 | 90 | 25 | 1,008.3 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 1.1 | 136 | 43 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 118.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.1 | 1.5 | 261 | 59 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.8 | 2.2 | 283 | 62 | 1,016.8 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 8.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.0 | 3.1 | 72 | 30 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 664.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.9 | 2.3 | 326 | 66 | 1,014.8 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 67 | 143.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.8 | 1.3 | 277 | 72 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.7 | 1.3 | 125 | 58 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 62.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.5 | 3.9 | 104 | 30 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 716.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 0.8 | 330 | 40 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 128.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.0 | 2.0 | 278 | 62 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 3.6 | 127 | 36 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 60.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.7 | 3.7 | 94 | 20 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 885.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kirwa?
Now 29.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 29.1 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 664 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 Kirwa today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kirwa?
Local time is 01:26. 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 1,714 m.
Where is Kirwa located?
It is at -2.23610, 29.74110 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kirwa in?
It is in Rwanda.