Location & Surroundings
Mataba is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,419 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rwamagana, 13 km to the north. The national capital Kigali is 44 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 35 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° 3' 46" S, 30° 26' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 1419 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 780 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:19
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Mataba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mataba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 25.6 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 617 W/m2.
Temperature
21.6 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (24 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
18 %
Precip
0.30 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 | 21.6 | 1.4 | 24 | 68 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.4 | 0.9 | 285 | 89 | 1,013.5 | 0.88 / 0.88 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 0.5 | 164 | 70 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 93 | 71.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 1.4 | 60 | 51 | 1,010.4 | 0.55 / 0.56 | 100 | 617.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.0 | 0.9 | 79 | 70 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 68 | 142.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.3 | 0.2 | 265 | 89 | 1,013.2 | 0.04 / 0.33 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 0.8 | 49 | 65 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 86.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.4 | 3.1 | 42 | 43 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 734.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.8 | 0.7 | 166 | 78 | 1,013.6 | 0.85 / 0.85 | 81 | 145.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.9 | 0.9 | 227 | 96 | 1,013.5 | 1.64 / 2.49 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.5 | 0.3 | 75 | 76 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 100 | 78.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 3.6 | 81 | 62 | 1,011.5 | 0.67 / 1.01 | 100 | 632.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.9 | 1.5 | 235 | 90 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.95 | 88 | 121.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mataba?
Now 21.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 25.6 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 617 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mataba today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Mataba?
Local time is 04:19. 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 1,419 m.
Where is Mataba located?
It is at -2.06270, 30.44040 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mataba in?
It is in Rwanda.