Standard TimeCAT |
UTC+2 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Africa/Kigali |
Gutalama time compared to Beijing time (China) |
6 hours ahead |
Overview of Gutarama, Rwanda
Gutarama is the capital city of Rwanda's Northern Province, situated on the country's western border next to Lake Kivu, about 80 kilometers from the capital, Kigali. The city is about 1,800 meters above sea level and has a mild highland climate with an average annual temperature of around 20°C. The city is located in the northern province of Rwanda.
Economic and Industrial Characteristics
As an important agricultural center, Gutarama is known for its high-quality coffee cultivation, with coffee plantations dotting the surrounding mountains. The city is also an important land port to the Democratic Republic of Congo, with active cross-border trade. In recent years, the fishing and tourism industries have grown, and the beauty of Lake Kivu attracts a small number of tourists.
Geography and Transportation Hub
Gutarama is located in the western part of Rwanda and is connected to Kigali and Gisenyi by road. The city is located next to Lake Kivu and across the lake from the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This location makes it an important node for economic and cultural exchanges between the two countries.
Socio-cultural characteristics
The population is predominantly Hutu and Tutsi, and speaks Rwandan and French. The layout of the city retains traces of colonial architecture, while new municipal facilities have been built to reflect the rate of development in Rwanda in recent years. The weekly open-air market is an important place for trading local goods.
Gutalama Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2025-12-30
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