Location & Surroundings
Basanga is a stream in East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 505 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabeya-Kamwanga, 9 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 890 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi Airport, 45 km away.
Overview
Basanga is watercourse in Kasai-Oriental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasai-Oriental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The elevation is around 505 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasai-Oriental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 55' 57" S, 23° 12' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 505 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:58
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Nearby
Weather in Basanga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Basanga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 35.9 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 816 W/m2.
Temperature
33.2 C
Wind
2.5 m/s NE (40 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,009.1 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 33.2 | 2.5 | 40 | 43 | 1,009.1 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 1.2 | 351 | 78 | 1,010.9 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 90 | 267.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.4 | 1.2 | 187 | 88 | 1,011.6 | 0.03 / 0.33 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 0.3 | 154 | 77 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 30.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.9 | 2.0 | 24 | 33 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 815.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.8 | 0.4 | 2 | 67 | 1,010.1 | 0.51 / 0.51 | 91 | 326.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.7 | 1.1 | 356 | 92 | 1,010.3 | 1.29 / 1.80 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 1.4 | 8 | 77 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 54.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 34.0 | 2.3 | 323 | 39 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 790.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.8 | 1.0 | 247 | 78 | 1,010.0 | 0.72 / 0.72 | 100 | 149.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.9 | 2.1 | 286 | 93 | 1,009.5 | 1.29 / 2.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 2.4 | 291 | 80 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 53.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 32.9 | 1.8 | 330 | 45 | 1,008.0 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 77 | 710.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Basanga?
Now 33.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 35.9 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 816 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 Basanga today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Basanga?
Local time is 21:58. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Basanga?
Basanga is a stream.
What is the elevation of Basanga?
DEM 505 m.
Where is Basanga located?
It is at -5.93260, 23.20474 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Basanga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry