Location & Surroundings
Basoko is a city in Tshopo, Democratic Republic of the Congo with 76,371 inhabitants, at 375 m elevation. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1110 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yangambi Airport, about 105 km away.
Overview
Basoko is city in Tshopo Province, DRC — FR localité en république démocratique du Congo.
It is located in Basoko Territory, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Also known as: FR Arouvimi Station
Media
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Basoko Territory
- 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° 14' 21" N, 23° 36' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 375 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 76,371
- Pop. Density 14,006 p/km²
- Built-up 15.3%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:53
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Nearby
Weather in Basoko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Basoko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 30.5 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 732 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
1.5 m/s S (162 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
90 %
Precip
0.07 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 | 22.9 | 1.5 | 162 | 94 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.5 | 1.5 | 165 | 57 | 1,009.7 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 72 | 731.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 1.3 | 214 | 85 | 1,010.3 | 0.27 / 0.33 | 67 | 171.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 1.0 | 193 | 87 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.8 | 1.0 | 192 | 73 | 1,012.5 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 93 | 52.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.9 | 0.8 | 125 | 42 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 51 | 832.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.3 | 1.2 | 101 | 78 | 1,008.2 | 0.41 / 0.45 | 92 | 175.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 0.6 | 157 | 93 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.4 | 1.7 | 169 | 84 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 93 | 49.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.5 | 1.3 | 149 | 42 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 801.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 0.5 | 156 | 79 | 1,008.1 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 94 | 278.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 1.3 | 302 | 92 | 1,008.6 | 0.56 / 0.91 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.0 | 1.9 | 185 | 92 | 1,011.3 | 0.29 / 1.20 | 68 | 53.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Basoko?
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 30.5 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 732 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Basoko today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Basoko?
Local time is 18:53. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Basoko?
Basoko is a populated place.
How many people live in Basoko?
Population about 76,371.
What is the elevation of Basoko?
DEM 375 m.
Where is Basoko located?
It is at 1.23909, 23.61598 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Basoko in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Commons category Basoko