Location & Surroundings
Nzige is a third-order administrative division in Eastern Province, Rwanda, at 1,614 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rwamagana, 15 km to the northeast. The national capital Kigali is 31 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 23 km away.
Overview
Nzige is sector of Rwamagana District in the Eastern Province of Rwanda.
It is located in Rwamagana district, Rwanda.
The population is about 19,285 (2022).
It covers about 40 square kilometre.
Basic Data
- Country Rwanda
- Located in Rwamagana district
- Area 40 square kilometre
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 1' 41" S, 30° 19' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 1614 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 606 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:05
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Water in Nzige
Weather in Nzige
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nzige, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 25.6 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 437 W/m2.
Temperature
22.0 C
Wind
1.4 m/s S (164 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,015.6 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
0.15 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 | 22.0 | 1.4 | 164 | 67 | 1,015.6 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.6 | 1.3 | 49 | 49 | 1,009.6 | 2.46 / 2.46 | 93 | 436.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.2 | 1.6 | 341 | 63 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 68.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.3 | 0.2 | 267 | 81 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 1.8 | 70 | 55 | 1,016.0 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 98 | 77.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 1.3 | 25 | 49 | 1,010.6 | 0.85 / 1.00 | 100 | 517.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.6 | 1.4 | 328 | 74 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 85 | 94.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.5 | 1.2 | 37 | 82 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.0 | 1.3 | 35 | 59 | 1,016.8 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 86 | 90.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 1.4 | 53 | 49 | 1,011.1 | 0.08 / 0.16 | 99 | 425.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.0 | 1.4 | 357 | 74 | 1,014.3 | 0.08 / 0.24 | 90 | 62.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.4 | 0.6 | 360 | 84 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.8 | 0.3 | 102 | 54 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 95.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nzige?
Now 22.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 25.6 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 437 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 Nzige today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Nzige?
Local time is 17:05. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Nzige?
Nzige is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Nzige?
DEM 1,614 m.
Where is Nzige located?
It is at -2.02806, 30.32940 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nzige in?
It is in Rwanda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)