Location & Surroundings
Nkanda is a settlement in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 2,207 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kayanza, 22 km to the southeast. The national capital Kigali is about 110 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 64 km away.
Also known as: Colline Nkanda
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° 46' 32" S, 29° 29' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 2207 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 769 p/km²
- Built-up 4.4%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:09
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Nkanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nkanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.6 to 23.5 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 721 W/m2.
Temperature
14.6 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NW (301 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,014.3 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 | 14.6 | 1.3 | 301 | 87 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.4 | 0.8 | 72 | 65 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 84.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 1.8 | 151 | 51 | 1,010.6 | 1.63 / 1.63 | 97 | 721.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.6 | 1.4 | 341 | 71 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 100 | 179.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.9 | 1.6 | 309 | 77 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.0 | 1.7 | 98 | 64 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 71.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.2 | 2.0 | 28 | 67 | 1,012.8 | 4.93 / 4.93 | 99 | 653.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.7 | 2.2 | 320 | 94 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 4.01 | 99 | 43.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 13.3 | 1.4 | 313 | 81 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.2 | 2.3 | 102 | 66 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 76.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 2.2 | 92 | 48 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 791.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.0 | 0.9 | 317 | 63 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 215.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 14.8 | 1.7 | 301 | 68 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nkanda?
Now 14.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.6 to 23.5 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 721 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 Nkanda today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Nkanda?
Local time is 12:09. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Nkanda?
Nkanda is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Nkanda?
DEM 2,207 m.
Where is Nkanda located?
It is at -2.77550, 29.49400 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nkanda in?
It is in Rwanda.