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Nyagatare

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Location & Surroundings

Nyagatare is a city in Eastern Province, Rwanda with 100,000 inhabitants, at 1,342 m elevation. The national capital Kigali is 78 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kabale Airport, 38 km away.

Also known as: Nyakatale · Nyakatare

Overview

Nyagatare is town in Eastern Province, Rwanda.

It is located in Nyagatare Sector, Rwanda.

The population is about 3,573 (2004).

It covers about 40 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 1,370 metre.

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Image Rwanda Revenue Authority dans la rue principale de Nyagatare.JPG

Basic Data

  • Country Rwanda
  • Located in Nyagatare Sector
  • Area 40 square kilometre
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    1° 17' 43" S, 30° 19' 21" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1342 m
  • Timezone Africa/Kigali
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 100,000
  • Pop. Density 2,984 p/km²
  • Built-up 3.0%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Franc (RWF)
  • Phone Prefix +250

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Alternate Names

Nyakatale
Nyakatare

Weather in Nyagatare

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nyagatare, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 19.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 25.5 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 518 W/m2.

Temperature
19.0 C
Wind
1.4 m/s W (253 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 19.0 1.4 253 76 1,013.5 - / 0.00 99 0.0 n/a
6h 21.6 1.1 126 65 1,017.1 0.27 / 0.27 47 51.2 n/a
12h 25.5 3.4 63 48 1,010.8 0.79 / 1.07 81 517.6 n/a
18h 20.3 1.2 306 69 1,013.2 0.00 / 0.24 100 126.5 n/a
Tomorrow 19.0 0.7 2 72 1,012.1 0.00 / 0.00 98 0.0 n/a
30h 21.4 0.5 122 62 1,016.4 0.00 / 0.00 45 41.8 n/a
36h 22.0 2.8 63 69 1,011.4 1.00 / 1.00 97 545.6 n/a
42h 19.8 0.5 265 77 1,012.7 0.41 / 1.41 75 65.2 n/a
Sunday 17.4 0.4 287 85 1,012.9 0.00 / 0.17 100 0.0 n/a
54h 21.9 1.5 171 65 1,015.1 0.36 / 0.53 100 75.4 n/a
60h 21.9 2.2 16 69 1,010.5 1.36 / 1.89 100 481.3 n/a
66h 18.8 1.3 337 84 1,012.5 1.02 / 2.92 98 75.0 n/a
Monday 16.6 1.1 265 92 1,013.4 0.00 / 0.61 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nyagatare?
Now 19.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 25.5 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 518 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 Nyagatare today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Nyagatare?
Local time is 12:43. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Nyagatare?
Nyagatare is a populated place.
How many people live in Nyagatare?
Population about 100,000.
What is the elevation of Nyagatare?
DEM 1,342 m.
Where is Nyagatare located?
It is at -1.29520, 30.32260 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nyagatare in?
It is in Rwanda.

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Last updated 2025-07-14
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