Location & Surroundings
Rugenge is a settlement in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 793 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Uvira, 6 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1540 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 18 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 20' 33" S, 29° 9' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 793 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 21,636 p/km²
- Built-up 25.8%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:26
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Rugenge
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rugenge, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 22.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 544 W/m2.
Temperature
19.6 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NW (319 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 19.6 | 0.4 | 319 | 80 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.1 | 0.7 | 29 | 69 | 1,017.2 | 0.61 / 0.61 | 98 | 68.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.1 | 2.7 | 174 | 68 | 1,014.4 | 1.45 / 2.06 | 99 | 543.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.4 | 2.5 | 6 | 73 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 100 | 75.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.9 | 1.9 | 359 | 72 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 2.5 | 15 | 57 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 73.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.1 | 4.4 | 159 | 51 | 1,010.7 | 0.52 / 0.52 | 24 | 889.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.0 | 0.6 | 293 | 75 | 1,013.6 | 0.58 / 1.10 | 58 | 214.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.6 | 2.3 | 348 | 74 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 0.7 | 18 | 62 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 100 | 59.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.0 | 3.8 | 169 | 50 | 1,009.5 | 1.30 / 1.48 | 10 | 779.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 1.8 | 14 | 64 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 61 | 256.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.2 | 2.0 | 3 | 65 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rugenge?
Now 19.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 22.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 544 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 Rugenge today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Rugenge?
Local time is 09:26. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Rugenge?
Rugenge is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Rugenge?
DEM 793 m.
Where is Rugenge located?
It is at -3.34250, 29.15500 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rugenge in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.