Location & Surroundings
Lac Gashanga is a lake in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,327 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyamata, 12 km to the southwest. The national capital Kigali is 29 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 10 km away.
Also known as: Lac Gashaga
Overview
Lac Gashanga is lake in Rwanda.
It is located in Bugesera District, Rwanda.
It covers about 2.30 square kilometre.
Also known as: DE Lac Gashanga, Lake Gashanga, Gashangasee
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Basic Data
- Country Rwanda
- Located in Bugesera District
- Area 2.30 square kilometre
- Type lake (LK)
- a large inland body of standing water
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 8' 36" S, 30° 14' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 1327 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 7 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:13
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other lakes nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Lac Gashanga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lac Gashanga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 28.6 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 W/m2.
Temperature
17.4 C
Wind
0.6 m/s NW (296 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
53 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 17.4 | 0.6 | 296 | 91 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 1.1 | 134 | 68 | 1,017.1 | 1.11 / 1.11 | 18 | 89.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.6 | 3.4 | 94 | 35 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.64 | 86 | 602.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.1 | 0.9 | 357 | 53 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 134.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.4 | 0.6 | 11 | 70 | 1,011.7 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.2 | 0.6 | 76 | 46 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 92.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.8 | 1.7 | 63 | 56 | 1,010.2 | 0.45 / 0.45 | 75 | 445.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.6 | 1.0 | 324 | 75 | 1,012.6 | 0.17 / 0.63 | 59 | 105.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.2 | 0.5 | 341 | 84 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 0.9 | 199 | 66 | 1,015.6 | 0.76 / 0.76 | 100 | 70.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.7 | 1.0 | 129 | 48 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.54 | 84 | 471.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.9 | 1.4 | 346 | 69 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 78 | 113.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.3 | 1.4 | 52 | 87 | 1,012.8 | 0.60 / 0.66 | 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 Lac Gashanga?
Now 17.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 28.6 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 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 Lac Gashanga today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Lac Gashanga?
Local time is 13:13. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Lac Gashanga?
Lac Gashanga is a lake.
What is the elevation of Lac Gashanga?
DEM 1,327 m.
Where is Lac Gashanga located?
It is at -2.14333, 30.23889 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lac Gashanga in?
It is in Rwanda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Commons category Lake Gashanga