Location & Surroundings
Shango is a settlement in Kigali, Rwanda, at 1,532 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ndera, 15 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kigali International Aiport, 16 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
1° 49' 23" S, 30° 8' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 1532 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 477 p/km²
- Built-up 5.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:33
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Shango
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shango, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 26.2 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 585 W/m2.
Temperature
18.8 C
Wind
1.0 m/s W (255 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
83 %
Precip
0.83 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 | 18.8 | 1.0 | 255 | 79 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.2 | 1.7 | 320 | 83 | 1,013.9 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.5 | 0.6 | 98 | 62 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 88.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.2 | 1.7 | 79 | 46 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 585.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.7 | 1.3 | 1 | 73 | 1,013.6 | 0.83 / 0.83 | 96 | 149.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.5 | 1.5 | 306 | 88 | 1,013.5 | 0.19 / 1.03 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 0.6 | 56 | 68 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 90 | 90.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.9 | 1.2 | 259 | 73 | 1,012.1 | 2.24 / 2.25 | 100 | 523.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.4 | 1.7 | 305 | 88 | 1,014.7 | 0.38 / 2.63 | 63 | 130.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.8 | 0.9 | 266 | 96 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 0.8 | 181 | 71 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 95 | 76.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.5 | 0.9 | 184 | 48 | 1,010.4 | 0.83 / 0.89 | 15 | 474.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.9 | 1.9 | 315 | 92 | 1,015.2 | 3.81 / 4.70 | 95 | 209.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shango?
Now 18.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 26.2 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 585 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Shango today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Shango?
Local time is 03:33. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shango?
Shango is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Shango?
DEM 1,532 m.
Where is Shango located?
It is at -1.82300, 30.13750 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shango in?
It is in Rwanda.