Location & Surroundings
Matanda is a settlement in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,924 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shyorongi, less than 2 km away. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 22 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
1° 51' 56" S, 29° 57' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 1924 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 643 p/km²
- Built-up 7.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:17
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Matanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 25.6 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 691 W/m2.
Temperature
20.7 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SE (119 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,018.4 hPa
Clouds
59 %
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 | 20.7 | 1.1 | 119 | 66 | 1,018.4 | - / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.6 | 1.5 | 127 | 42 | 1,012.1 | 0.48 / 0.48 | 100 | 691.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.8 | 2.5 | 334 | 83 | 1,016.3 | 3.41 / 3.88 | 83 | 20.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.4 | 1.3 | 299 | 79 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.1 | 0.2 | 30 | 61 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 71.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.6 | 1.9 | 143 | 47 | 1,011.5 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 89 | 591.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.9 | 1.2 | 12 | 67 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 99 | 175.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.4 | 1.7 | 321 | 78 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.1 | 1.1 | 117 | 64 | 1,016.5 | 0.18 / 0.36 | 73 | 60.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.9 | 0.5 | 292 | 47 | 1,010.4 | 0.43 / 0.79 | 100 | 544.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.7 | 1.6 | 311 | 69 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 33 | 120.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.2 | 1.9 | 313 | 76 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.2 | 0.8 | 233 | 77 | 1,017.1 | 0.45 / 0.48 | 100 | 21.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matanda?
Now 20.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 25.6 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 691 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 Matanda today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Matanda?
Local time is 19:17. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Matanda?
Matanda is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Matanda?
DEM 1,924 m.
Where is Matanda located?
It is at -1.86560, 29.96060 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matanda in?
It is in Rwanda.