Current Date And Time In Butare, Rwanda
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
07:24:10 CAT
State: Southern Province
Currency: Rwandan Franc (RWF)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 62,823
District: Huye District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Butare, a city in Southern 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 Butare — 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 Butare.
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) | 2.5967° S | 29.7394° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -2.5967 | 29.7394 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 2° 35' 48" S | 29° 44' 22" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 2° 35.8002' S | 29° 44.3664' E |
| City | Butare |
| State | Southern Province (Intara y'Amajyepfo) |
| Country | Rwanda |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Huye District |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population | 62,823 |
| Elevation | 1,769 m / 5,804 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -2.5967, 29.7394 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Butare 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 Southern Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gikongoro | Southern Province | NW | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Nzega | Southern Province | NW | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Nyanza | Southern Province | N | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Ruhango | Southern Province | N | 42 km | 26 mi | ~42m | 🗺 View |
| Gitarama | Southern Province | N | 58 km | 36 mi | ~58m | 🗺 View |
| Mugina | Southern Province | N | 59 km | 37 mi | ~59m | 🗺 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 Southern Province, the home state of Butare, along with each city's aerial distance from Nyanza, Southern 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gitarama | -2.0744° S | 29.7567° E | 1,824 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Muhanga | -2.0227° S | 29.7069° E | 1,802 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nzega | -2.479° S | 29.5564° E | 1,993 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nyanza | -2.3519° S | 29.7509° E | 1,792 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ruhango | -2.2246° S | 29.7909° E | 1,703 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gikongoro | -2.464° S | 29.5739° E | 1,881 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mugina | -2.1057° S | 29.9417° E | 1,526 m | 35 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi | -1.9657° S | 29.9846° E | 1,366 m | 50 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO | -1.9365° S | 29.8061° E | 1,736 m | 47 km | 🗺 View Map |
Kigali International Airport IATA: KGL 83 km (51 mi) from Butare |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Muhanga |
| 🗺 Map of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO |
| 🗺 Map of Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi |
The exact GPS location of Butare gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Southern 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 Southern 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 Butare are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Butare 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
Butare sits within Southern 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 Butare 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 Southern Province. › Browse every city in Southern Province
Coordinates for Butare 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 Butare are latitude -2.5967° and longitude 29.7394°. In directional format: 2.5967° S, 29.7394° E. These coordinates mark the center of Butare in Southern Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Butare is a city in Southern Province, Rwanda, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Huye District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Butare sits at: Latitude 2° 35' 48" S and Longitude 29° 44' 22" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Butare has a population of approximately 62,823 people. This is roughly 2.161% of Southern Province's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Southern Province.
The interactive satellite map of Butare is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -2.5967, 29.7394 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Butare in Southern Province. For broader context, explore the Southern Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Butare is Kigali International Airport (KGL), roughly 83 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Butare is approximately 27 km (17 mi) from Nyanza, the capital of Southern Province, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Southern Province.
Butare sits at an elevation of approximately 1,769 meters (5,804 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Southern Province.
The closest cities to Butare include Gikongoro, Nzega, Nyanza. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Butare, sunrise is at 06:04 AM and sunset is at 06:07 PM, giving a day length of 12h 3m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Butare's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Butare is approximately 289 km (180 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,307 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Butare — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Banana Village, Kiribati, roughly 792 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.
Butare is approximately 80 km (50 mi) NE of Kigali, the national capital of Rwanda, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
