Gatenga
in Kicukiro District of Kigali, Rwanda

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
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: 05:00 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Africa/Kigali
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:40 am and 5:53 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
1.983 and -157.365 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Banana Village
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Rwanda in Eastern Africa

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: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

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 05:00 AM (Tuesday). 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: 23°C / 74 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Evening Temperature 19°C / 65 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Chance of rainfall 13%
Air Humidity 67%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 53% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

19°C (65 °F)
16°C (62 °F)
Moderate rain, calm, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 28th of November 2024

23°C (73 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Friday, 29th of November 2024

22°C (72 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Kigali Radisson Blu Hotel and Convention Centre

Address
1,4 mi
KIGALI ROUNDABOUT
TBA Kigali
Rwanda

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Kigali Marriott Hotel

Address
3,0 mi
KN 3 Avenue, Nyarugenge District
Kigali
Rwanda

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


HOTEL DES MILLE COLLINES

Address
3,2 mi
Rue de lArmee
1322 Kigali
Rwanda

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Chez Lando

Address
0,9 mi
KG 201st , Airport Road
Kigali
Rwanda

Time Information

Checkout: 17:00 - Checkin: 08:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Nobleza Hotel

Address
1,9 mi
Kk 528 Street
6975 Kicukiro
Rwanda

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Galaxy Hotel Rwanda

Address
3,1 mi
7 Kn 25 st
Kigali
Rwanda

Time Information

Checkout: 03:00 - Checkin: 09:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


CITYBLUE HOTEL AND SUITES EMBASSY ROW KI

Address
2,2 mi
KG 7 AVE
00000 KIGALI
Rwanda

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Kigali Park Inn by Radisson

Address
2,5 mi
AVENUE DE KIYOVU AND RES DES PARCS PLOT 5457 KIYOVU
Kigali
Rwanda

Time Information

Checkout: 15:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


URBAN BY CITYBLUE KIGALI RWANDA

Address
2,7 mi
KN 51 ST KIGALI
00000 KIGALI
Rwanda

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


KIGALI SERENA HOTEL

Address
2,9 mi
BOULEVARD DE LA REVOLUTION
000250 Kigali
Rwanda

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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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.

Located at -1.94389, 30.0594 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kigali, Capitals in Africa, Cities in the Great Rift Valley, Populated places established in 1907, Provinces of Rwanda

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.

Located at -1.9469, 30.0619 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Kigali, Rwandan Genocide, Hotels in 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.

Located at -1.95503, 30.1142 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Rwanda, Buildings and structures in Kigali, Multi-purpose stadiums in Rwanda

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.

Located at -1.98056, 30.1067 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kigali, Rwandan Genocide, Schools in Rwanda

Muhima Hospital

Muhima Hospital (Hôpital Muhima) is a hospital in Kigali, Rwanda.

Located at -1.94389, 30.0594 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hospitals in Rwanda, Kigali

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.

Located at -1.94472, 30.0636 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in Rwanda, Buildings and structures in Kigali, Religious buildings completed in 1913