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Ruhango

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Location & Surroundings

Ruhango is a town in Southern Province, Rwanda with 21,478 inhabitants, at 1,703 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyanza, 15 km to the south. The national capital Kigali is 43 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bugesera International Airport, 40 km away.

Overview

Ruhango is town in Southern Province, Rwanda.

It is located in Ruhango District, Rwanda.

The population is about 17,051 (2012).

The elevation is around 1,686 metre.

Also known as: EL Ρουχάνγκο

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Basic Data

  • Country Rwanda
  • Located in Ruhango District
  • Type populated locality (PPLL)
  • an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings

Geography

  • Coordinates
    2° 13' 29" S, 29° 47' 27" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1703 m
  • Timezone Africa/Kigali
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 21,478
  • Pop. Density 2,009 p/km²
  • Built-up 13.8%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Franc (RWF)
  • Phone Prefix +250

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Weather in Ruhango

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

Now 26.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.2 to 26.2 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 732 W/m2.

Temperature
26.2 C
Wind
2.6 m/s E (77 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 26.2 2.6 77 46 1,012.9 - / 0.00 94 0.0 n/a
6h 17.6 1.0 212 84 1,016.8 0.22 / 0.22 30 114.3 n/a
12h 15.2 1.7 304 92 1,017.1 0.56 / 0.79 97 0.0 n/a
18h 20.6 1.0 321 70 1,018.2 0.00 / 0.00 52 95.7 n/a
Tomorrow 25.7 3.3 126 47 1,011.4 0.01 / 0.01 63 732.0 n/a
30h 17.9 1.5 279 82 1,015.3 1.53 / 1.54 100 105.6 n/a
36h 15.3 1.7 286 92 1,015.3 0.49 / 2.03 98 0.0 n/a
42h 20.3 0.2 65 74 1,017.0 0.00 / 0.13 87 93.2 n/a
Wednesday 25.7 1.5 177 50 1,010.2 3.74 / 3.87 80 878.2 n/a
54h 15.4 1.6 335 94 1,017.0 7.88 / 11.75 100 54.7 n/a
60h 15.7 1.3 311 91 1,015.1 0.00 / 0.31 99 0.0 n/a
66h 18.9 0.5 28 79 1,017.1 0.25 / 0.56 77 58.9 n/a
Thursday 20.5 2.3 322 78 1,012.5 5.93 / 6.49 98 550.6 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ruhango?
Now 26.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.2 to 26.2 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 732 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 Ruhango today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Ruhango?
Local time is 21:44. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Ruhango?
Ruhango is a populated locality.
How many people live in Ruhango?
Population about 21,478.
What is the elevation of Ruhango?
DEM 1,703 m.
Where is Ruhango located?
It is at -2.22460, 29.79088 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ruhango in?
It is in Rwanda.

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Last updated 2024-01-18
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