Location & Surroundings
Basongo is a settlement in Mai-Ndombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 411 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ilebo, 24 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 560 km to the west. The nearest airport is Basongo Airport, 7 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
4° 19' 36" S, 20° 22' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 411 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6,673 p/km²
- Built-up 12.1%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:59
- Sunrise 06:29
- Sunset 18:36
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Basongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Basongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 34.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 725 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NW (327 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 22.2 | 1.1 | 327 | 88 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.5 | 2.1 | 301 | 34 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 725.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.5 | 0.4 | 65 | 61 | 1,010.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 61 | 304.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 0.9 | 21 | 75 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.9 | 0.7 | 343 | 65 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 30.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 38.1 | 0.9 | 329 | 28 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 762.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 0.7 | 281 | 82 | 1,009.7 | 2.23 / 2.23 | 96 | 90.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 0.8 | 36 | 85 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.8 | 1.5 | 340 | 91 | 1,014.4 | 3.47 / 3.67 | 98 | 17.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.7 | 3.0 | 355 | 44 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 626.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.4 | 2.3 | 313 | 73 | 1,011.8 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 86 | 313.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 0.7 | 342 | 91 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.6 | 1.2 | 305 | 76 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 32.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Basongo?
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 34.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 725 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 Basongo today?
Sunrise around 06:29 and sunset around 18:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Basongo?
Local time is 16:59. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Basongo?
Basongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Basongo?
DEM 411 m.
Where is Basongo located?
It is at -4.32656, 20.37186 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Basongo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.