Location & Surroundings
Matinza is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,395 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruhuha, 4 km to the south. The national capital Kigali is 35 km to the north. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 14 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° 16' 3" S, 30° 3' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 1395 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 884 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:14
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Matinza
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matinza, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 30.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 663 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
2.3 m/s W (292 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 21.8 | 2.3 | 292 | 63 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.4 | 0.4 | 263 | 78 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 0.6 | 163 | 55 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 80.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.1 | 3.0 | 115 | 26 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 663.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 0.3 | 287 | 42 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 73.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.0 | 0.7 | 142 | 54 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 1.3 | 156 | 35 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 79.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.6 | 3.5 | 108 | 18 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 929.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.2 | 1.7 | 14 | 33 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 224.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.1 | 1.0 | 280 | 46 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.9 | 1.6 | 105 | 34 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 72.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.8 | 2.9 | 61 | 18 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 883.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.5 | 2.6 | 50 | 34 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 226.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matinza?
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 30.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 663 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 Matinza today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Matinza?
Local time is 04:14. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Matinza?
Matinza is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Matinza?
DEM 1,395 m.
Where is Matinza located?
It is at -2.26750, 30.06550 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matinza in?
It is in Rwanda.