Location & Surroundings
Mataba is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 2,016 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Karengera, 6 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is about 135 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 12 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° 32' 18" S, 28° 58' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 2016 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 911 p/km²
- Built-up 5.8%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:42
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mataba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mataba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 26.1 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 484 W/m2.
Temperature
17.9 C
Wind
0.6 m/s N (355 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
79 %
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 | 17.9 | 0.6 | 355 | 80 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 1.1 | 129 | 56 | 1,017.4 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 43 | 65.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.1 | 0.7 | 33 | 39 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 91 | 484.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.0 | 0.3 | 236 | 65 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 100 | 124.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.9 | 0.2 | 280 | 67 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.9 | 0.8 | 130 | 57 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 19.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.9 | 1.3 | 29 | 35 | 1,010.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 90 | 533.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.3 | 0.7 | 351 | 57 | 1,014.2 | 0.07 / 0.08 | 98 | 148.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.4 | 0.7 | 344 | 63 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 0.6 | 82 | 46 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 73.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.9 | 1.5 | 36 | 47 | 1,011.7 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 79 | 540.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.2 | 1.3 | 78 | 71 | 1,016.0 | 0.74 / 0.86 | 100 | 69.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.5 | 1.6 | 324 | 88 | 1,015.2 | 3.33 / 4.19 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mataba?
Now 17.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 26.1 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 484 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 Mataba today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Mataba?
Local time is 12:42. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mataba?
Mataba is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Mataba?
DEM 2,016 m.
Where is Mataba located?
It is at -2.53830, 28.97850 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mataba in?
It is in Rwanda.