Location & Surroundings
Nyakabanda is a settlement in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,423 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kibungo, 15 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 46 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 29 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° 9' 55" S, 30° 24' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 1423 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,052 p/km²
- Built-up 12.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:59
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Nyakabanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nyakabanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 30.2 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 831 W/m2.
Temperature
20.9 C
Wind
0.6 m/s NE (47 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
73 %
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 | 20.9 | 0.6 | 47 | 52 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 1.6 | 106 | 43 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 76.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.2 | 2.7 | 108 | 25 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 830.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 1.6 | 87 | 43 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 100.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.9 | 0.5 | 27 | 49 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.5 | 2.2 | 95 | 41 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 77.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.5 | 2.6 | 113 | 41 | 1,010.9 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 80 | 547.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 0.7 | 107 | 59 | 1,014.6 | 0.43 / 0.65 | 99 | 83.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.9 | 0.5 | 29 | 72 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 0.9 | 99 | 52 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 64.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.4 | 3.3 | 99 | 32 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 690.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 0.8 | 350 | 51 | 1,012.8 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 50 | 69.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.3 | 0.5 | 218 | 63 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nyakabanda?
Now 20.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 30.2 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 831 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 Nyakabanda today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Nyakabanda?
Local time is 07:59. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Nyakabanda?
Nyakabanda is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Nyakabanda?
DEM 1,423 m.
Where is Nyakabanda located?
It is at -2.16520, 30.41050 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nyakabanda in?
It is in Rwanda.