Location & Surroundings
Matongo is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,400 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kibungo, 18 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 41 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 26 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° 7' 13" S, 30° 22' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 1400 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 460 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:04
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Matongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 29.8 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 698 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
1.4 m/s E (75 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.09 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 | 22.2 | 1.4 | 75 | 42 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.7 | 0.6 | 335 | 52 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 0.7 | 101 | 39 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 82.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.8 | 2.9 | 92 | 29 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 698.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 1.0 | 50 | 49 | 1,010.0 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 5 | 98.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.7 | 0.5 | 53 | 53 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 1.1 | 52 | 51 | 1,015.8 | 0.16 / 0.19 | 99 | 51.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.1 | 2.8 | 53 | 41 | 1,009.3 | 0.09 / 0.28 | 85 | 509.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.9 | 1.2 | 357 | 59 | 1,011.8 | 0.17 / 0.46 | 36 | 139.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.2 | 0.7 | 26 | 71 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 0.1 | 59 | 53 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 99 | 82.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.2 | 2.5 | 53 | 44 | 1,009.6 | 0.41 / 0.51 | 78 | 519.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.0 | 0.5 | 255 | 74 | 1,012.4 | 0.44 / 0.95 | 18 | 137.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matongo?
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 29.8 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 698 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 Matongo today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Matongo?
Local time is 07:04. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Matongo?
Matongo is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Matongo?
DEM 1,400 m.
Where is Matongo located?
It is at -2.12020, 30.38120 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matongo in?
It is in Rwanda.