Location & Surroundings
Basakoni is a settlement in Tshopo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 387 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Basoko, 17 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1120 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yangambi Airport, 88 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
1° 11' 6" N, 23° 45' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 387 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 359 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:44
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Basakoni
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Basakoni, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 34.5 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 742 W/m2.
Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
0.5 m/s N (18 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
53 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 24.7 | 0.5 | 18 | 73 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.5 | 1.1 | 5 | 36 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 742.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 1.3 | 203 | 75 | 1,009.7 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 98 | 301.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.2 | 0.3 | 336 | 97 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 1.3 | 126 | 78 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 54.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.6 | 2.2 | 122 | 82 | 1,011.6 | 5.00 / 5.00 | 100 | 720.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.4 | 0.2 | 343 | 98 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 95 | 95.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.5 | 1.0 | 149 | 93 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.1 | 1.8 | 139 | 75 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 41.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 0.8 | 205 | 73 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 301.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 1.2 | 186 | 82 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 202.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.2 | 1.0 | 235 | 88 | 1,011.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.7 | 1.0 | 160 | 92 | 1,014.4 | 0.69 / 0.70 | 99 | 20.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Basakoni?
Now 24.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 34.5 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 742 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 Basakoni today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Basakoni?
Local time is 18:43. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Basakoni?
Basakoni is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Basakoni?
DEM 387 m.
Where is Basakoni located?
It is at 1.18500, 23.76095 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Basakoni in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.