Current Date And Time In Rwamagana, Rwanda
Thursday, 13 August 2026
00:54:08 CAT
State: Eastern Province
Currency: Rwandan Franc (RWF)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 47,203
District: Rwamagana District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Rwamagana, a city in Eastern Province, Rwanda, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Rwamagana — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Rwamagana.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Rwanda operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 1.9487° S | 30.4347° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -1.9487 | 30.4347 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 1° 56' 55" S | 30° 26' 5" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 1° 56.922' S | 30° 26.082' E |
| City | Rwamagana |
| State | Eastern Province (Intara y'Iburasirazuba) |
| Country | Rwanda |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Rwamagana District |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population | 47,203 |
| Elevation | 1,537 m / 5,043 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -1.9487, 30.4347 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Rwamagana to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Eastern Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayonza | Eastern Province | E | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Gahini | Eastern Province | NE | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Kibungo | Eastern Province | SE | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Nyamata | Eastern Province | SW | 43 km | 27 mi | ~43m | 🗺 View |
| Ruhuha | Eastern Province | SW | 58 km | 36 mi | ~58m | 🗺 View |
| Bugaragara | Eastern Province | N | 73 km | 45 mi | ~1h 13m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Eastern Province, the home state of Rwamagana, along with each city's aerial distance from Rwamagana, Eastern Province's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyagatare | -1.2952° S | 30.3226° E | 1,342 m | 74 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kibungo | -2.1597° S | 30.5427° E | 1,607 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kayonza | -1.9509° S | 30.5205° E | 1,605 m | 10 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nyamata | -2.2042° S | 30.1449° E | 1,475 m | 43 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Umutara | -1.2955° S | 30.323° E | 1,343 m | 74 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bugaragara | -1.2929° S | 30.4077° E | 1,388 m | 73 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gahini | -1.8406° S | 30.4816° E | 1,536 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ruhuha | -2.304° S | 30.0513° E | 1,497 m | 58 km | 🗺 View Map |
Kigali International Airport IATA: KGL 33 km (20 mi) from Rwamagana |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Umutara |
| 🗺 Map of Nyagatare |
The exact GPS location of Rwamagana gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Eastern Province. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Eastern Province state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Rwamagana are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Rwamagana lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Rwanda map
Rwamagana sits within Eastern Province, Rwanda, in the Africa region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Rwamagana for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Eastern Province. › Browse every city in Eastern Province
Coordinates for Rwamagana in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Rwanda. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Rwamagana are latitude -1.9487° and longitude 30.4347°. In directional format: 1.9487° S, 30.4347° E. These coordinates mark the center of Rwamagana in Eastern Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Rwamagana is a city in Eastern Province, Rwanda, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Rwamagana District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Rwamagana sits at: Latitude 1° 56' 55" S and Longitude 30° 26' 5" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Rwamagana has a population of approximately 47,203 people. This is roughly 1.470% of Eastern Province's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Eastern Province.
The interactive satellite map of Rwamagana is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -1.9487, 30.4347 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Rwamagana in Eastern Province. For broader context, explore the Eastern Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Rwamagana is Kigali International Airport (KGL), roughly 33 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Rwamagana sits at an elevation of approximately 1,537 meters (5,043 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Eastern Province.
The closest cities to Rwamagana include Kayonza, Gahini, Kibungo. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Rwamagana, sunrise is at 06:00 AM and sunset is at 06:05 PM, giving a day length of 12h 5m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Rwamagana's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Rwamagana is approximately 217 km (135 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,386 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Rwamagana — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Banana Village, Kiribati, roughly 867 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Rwamagana is approximately 42 km (26 mi) W of Kigali, the national capital of Rwanda, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
