Location & Surroundings
Rukozo is a third-order administrative division in Northern Province, Rwanda, at 1,957 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byumba, 14 km to the northeast. The national capital Kigali is 37 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 42 km away.
Overview
DE Rukozo is DE Sektor des Distrikts Rulindo in der Nordprovinz von Ruanda.
It is located in Rulindo District, Rwanda.
The population is about 17,021 (2022).
It covers about 20 square kilometre.
Basic Data
- Country Rwanda
- Located in Rulindo District
- Area 20 square kilometre
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 38' 6" S, 29° 57' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 1957 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 599 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:34
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Rukozo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rukozo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 21.6 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 612 W/m2.
Temperature
16.9 C
Wind
2.1 m/s N (340 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,017.7 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
0.28 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 | 16.9 | 2.1 | 340 | 83 | 1,017.7 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.5 | 1.5 | 327 | 74 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 0.9 | 105 | 57 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 74.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 0.3 | 116 | 56 | 1,012.7 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 100 | 612.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.5 | 2.3 | 326 | 74 | 1,015.9 | 0.15 / 0.28 | 85 | 20.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.1 | 1.9 | 311 | 77 | 1,013.6 | 0.29 / 0.58 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.2 | 1.5 | 121 | 63 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 88 | 71.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.1 | 0.6 | 234 | 63 | 1,012.4 | 3.59 / 3.87 | 93 | 517.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.8 | 1.0 | 335 | 72 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 99 | 85.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.4 | 2.0 | 308 | 76 | 1,012.7 | 0.06 / 0.33 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.2 | 1.3 | 160 | 73 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 100 | 26.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 1.2 | 169 | 47 | 1,010.0 | 0.57 / 0.81 | 94 | 542.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.9 | 1.7 | 327 | 77 | 1,013.8 | 0.28 / 1.08 | 76 | 99.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rukozo?
Now 16.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 21.6 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 612 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rukozo today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Rukozo?
Local time is 03:34. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rukozo?
Rukozo is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Rukozo?
DEM 1,957 m.
Where is Rukozo located?
It is at -1.63491, 29.95119 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rukozo in?
It is in Rwanda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)