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 19:25
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 8 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 23.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 30.4 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 829 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SE (129 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,016.1 hPa
Clouds
77 %
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 | 23.8 | 1.9 | 129 | 43 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.4 | 2.7 | 112 | 25 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 829.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.5 | 1.2 | 13 | 44 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 82.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.9 | 0.8 | 290 | 58 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.3 | 1.6 | 116 | 42 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 66.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.7 | 4.5 | 111 | 41 | 1,010.8 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 97 | 630.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.8 | 1.4 | 8 | 74 | 1,016.4 | 0.42 / 0.54 | 54 | 130.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.6 | 0.7 | 330 | 79 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.6 | 0.8 | 145 | 61 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 96 | 62.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.5 | 2.9 | 90 | 30 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 99 | 665.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 1.6 | 329 | 60 | 1,013.5 | 0.55 / 0.59 | 58 | 53.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.4 | 0.9 | 254 | 75 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.9 | 1.0 | 240 | 56 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 43.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matinza?
Now 23.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 30.4 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 829 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 05:49 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Matinza?
Local time is 19:25. 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.