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Rwamagana

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Location & Surroundings

Rwamagana is a town in Eastern Province, Rwanda with 47,203 inhabitants, at 1,537 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kayonza, 10 km to the east. The national capital Kigali is 42 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 33 km away.

Also known as: 盧瓦馬加納 · Рвамагана · Rwanagana · Ρουαμαγκάνα · Rvamagana

Overview

Rwamagana is city in Rwanda.

It is located in Eastern Province, Rwanda.

The population is about 18,009 (2012).

The elevation is around 1,528 metre.

Also known as: PT Rwamagana

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Basic Data

  • Country Rwanda
  • Located in Eastern Province
  • Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
  • seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    1° 56' 55" S, 30° 26' 5" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1537 m
  • Timezone Africa/Kigali
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 47,203
  • Pop. Density 7,313 p/km²
  • Built-up 20.2%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Franc (RWF)
  • Phone Prefix +250

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Alternate Names

zh
盧瓦馬加納
ru mrj
Рвамагана
Rwanagana
el
Ρουαμαγκάνα
lt
Rvamagana

Weather in Rwamagana

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

Now 22.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 27.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 637 W/m2.

Temperature
22.6 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (94 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,017.0 hPa
Clouds
9 %
Precip
0.04 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 22.6 1.2 94 65 1,017.0 - / 0.00 9 0.0 n/a
6h 27.9 3.6 106 36 1,010.0 0.26 / 0.26 93 636.8 n/a
12h 21.4 1.1 11 55 1,012.5 0.00 / 0.05 8 111.5 n/a
18h 19.9 0.4 5 62 1,011.4 0.00 / 0.00 99 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 25.1 0.6 80 47 1,015.5 0.04 / 0.04 53 91.7 n/a
30h 25.7 1.8 79 47 1,009.9 0.37 / 0.40 100 469.2 n/a
36h 19.2 1.0 280 76 1,013.0 0.63 / 1.03 88 147.0 n/a
42h 17.9 1.0 89 85 1,013.0 0.00 / 0.74 100 0.0 n/a
Sunday 21.4 0.9 79 67 1,015.6 0.00 / 0.24 100 51.6 n/a
54h 28.3 4.0 123 35 1,008.4 0.00 / 0.18 100 626.5 n/a
60h 20.4 0.6 342 59 1,011.5 0.00 / 0.11 22 133.2 n/a
66h 18.0 1.0 67 74 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Monday 23.9 1.5 116 53 1,015.5 0.17 / 0.17 29 93.9 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rwamagana?
Now 22.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 27.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 637 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 Rwamagana today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Rwamagana?
Local time is 13:46. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rwamagana?
Rwamagana is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Rwamagana?
Population about 47,203.
What is the elevation of Rwamagana?
DEM 1,537 m.
Where is Rwamagana located?
It is at -1.94870, 30.43470 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rwamagana in?
It is in Rwanda.

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Last updated 2016-07-06
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