Location & Surroundings
Mbanda is a settlement in Western Province, Rwanda, at 1,546 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Karengera, less than 2 km away. The national capital Kigali is about 130 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kamembe International Airport, 15 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° 30' 51" S, 29° 1' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 1546 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,496 p/km²
- Built-up 6.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:10
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Mbanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mbanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 24.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 366 W/m2.
Temperature
22.4 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NE (31 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
59 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 22.4 | 2.0 | 31 | 53 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.5 | 0.3 | 134 | 60 | 1,013.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 95 | 155.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.7 | 0.9 | 2 | 65 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 1.7 | 162 | 50 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 88 | 67.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.0 | 0.9 | 349 | 43 | 1,010.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 69 | 366.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.8 | 0.9 | 38 | 54 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 200.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.2 | 0.5 | 2 | 63 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 0.9 | 197 | 45 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 54.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.2 | 1.2 | 5 | 37 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 406.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.2 | 0.3 | 161 | 52 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 76.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.0 | 0.8 | 92 | 58 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.8 | 0.7 | 114 | 53 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 22.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.4 | 1.6 | 359 | 66 | 1,012.2 | 0.98 / 0.99 | 73 | 467.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mbanda?
Now 22.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 24.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 366 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 Mbanda today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Mbanda?
Local time is 21:10. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mbanda?
Mbanda is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Mbanda?
DEM 1,546 m.
Where is Mbanda located?
It is at -2.51410, 29.03130 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mbanda in?
It is in Rwanda.