Gatenga
in Kicukiro District of Kigali, Rwanda
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Kigali International Airport (3 mi) - Ruhengeri Airport (46 mi)
- Butare Airport (50 mi)
- Gisenyi Airport (62 mi)
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Goma International Airport (63 mi) - Kamembe Airport (89 mi)
- Bukavu Kavumu Airport (92 mi)
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Gitega Airport (101 mi)
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Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Unesco heritage, 79 mi) -
Kahuzi-Biega National Park (Unesco heritage, 99 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- -1.971 and 30.101 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- S -1° 58' 15" and E 30° 6' 4"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Franc - RWF
- Spoken languages:
- Kinyarwanda, English, French, Swahili
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 03:57 AM (Friday)
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:56 am and 6:00 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- 1.983 and -157.365 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
- Banana Village
- References
- This place on Geonames.org
Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Rwanda.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Rwanda. Last Update: 2024-04-18 08:12:24
Delve into Gatenga
Gatenga in Kicukiro District (Kigali) is a city located in Rwanda a little south-east of Kigali, the country's capital town.
Current time in Gatenga is now 03:57 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Africa / Kigali with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Gatenga. The closest airport in Rwanda is Kigali International Airport in a distance of 3 mi (or 4 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda at a distance of 79 mi (or 127 km). In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kigali, Rwamagana, Gitarama, Byumba and Nyanza. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 71 °F
| Morning Temperature | 16°C / 62 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 21°C / 71 °F |
| Night Temperature | 17°C / 62 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 2% |
| Air Humidity | 78% |
| Air Pressure | 1016 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from North-West |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
| General Conditions | Light rain |
Saturday, 20th of April 2024
24°C (76 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Light rain, calm, overcast clouds.
Sunday, 21st of April 2024
24°C (76 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Moderate rain, calm, overcast clouds.
Monday, 22nd of April 2024
22°C (71 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Moderate rain, calm, broken clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Kigali Radisson Blu Hotel and Convention Centre
Kigali Marriott Hotel
HOTEL DES MILLE COLLINES
Chez Lando
Nobleza Hotel
Galaxy Hotel Rwanda
CITYBLUE HOTEL AND SUITES EMBASSY ROW KI
Kigali Park Inn by Radisson
URBAN BY CITYBLUE KIGALI RWANDA
KIGALI SERENA HOTEL
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Kigali
Kigali, with population of almost 1 million (2009), is the capital and largest city of Rwanda. It is situated near the geographic centre of the nation. The city has been the economic, cultural, and transport hub of Rwanda since it became capital at independence in 1962. The main residence and offices of the President of Rwanda are located in the city, as are the government ministries.
Hôtel des Mille Collines
The Hôtel des Mille Collines is a large hotel in Kigali, Rwanda. It became famous after 1,268 people took refuge inside the building during the Rwandan Genocide of 1994. The story of the hotel and its manager at that time, Paul Rusesabagina, was used as the basis of the film Hotel Rwanda.
Stade Amahoro
Amahoro Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Kigali City, Rwanda. It is the largest stadium in Rwanda and hosts football matches, concerts, and public events.
École Technique Officielle
The École Technique Officielle was a Salesian secondary school in Kigali, Rwanda. On April 11, 1994, during the 1994 Rwandan Genocide, over 2,000 Rwandans abandoned by the UN, in the school in which they set up base to supervise the peace between the Hutu and Tutsi, were murdered by extremist militia. This event is the subject of the movie Shooting Dogs by Michael Caton-Jones.
Muhima Hospital
Muhima Hospital (Hôpital Muhima) is a hospital in Kigali, Rwanda.
Sainte-Famille Church
Sainte-Famille Church (Holy Family Church) is a Catholic church in Kiyovu, downtown Kigali, in Rwanda. It is located on a hill, close to the commercial district of Ruhenge. Sainte-Famille Church was the scene of killings during the genocide in April 1994.
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