Location & Surroundings
Bako is a settlement in Sud-Ubangi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 401 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Binga, 57 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 930 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Gemena Airport, 77 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
2° 35' 47" N, 20° 2' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 401 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 978 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:35
- Sunrise 05:21
- Sunset 17:25
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Nearby
Weather in Bako
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bako, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 25.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 208 W/m2.
Temperature
20.6 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NE (53 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,013.0 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 | 20.6 | 2.1 | 53 | 96 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 0.4 | 132 | 88 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 22.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 0.8 | 320 | 74 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 208.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 0.6 | 240 | 97 | 1,012.2 | 1.19 / 1.19 | 72 | 78.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.0 | 1.0 | 261 | 99 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 0.8 | 217 | 96 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 10.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.4 | 0.7 | 297 | 48 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 532.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.5 | 1.2 | 175 | 94 | 1,011.4 | 1.05 / 1.05 | 95 | 301.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.2 | 0.1 | 249 | 99 | 1,012.3 | 2.62 / 3.68 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.5 | 1.0 | 220 | 99 | 1,014.0 | 1.18 / 4.86 | 100 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.5 | 2.0 | 175 | 56 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 467.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 1.0 | 206 | 88 | 1,011.9 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 88 | 315.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.3 | 1.2 | 193 | 97 | 1,012.6 | 0.43 / 0.62 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bako?
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 25.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 208 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 Bako today?
Sunrise around 05:21 and sunset around 17:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Bako?
Local time is 11:35. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bako?
Bako is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bako?
DEM 401 m.
Where is Bako located?
It is at 2.59635, 20.04001 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bako in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.