Location & Surroundings
Besako is a settlement in Mai-Ndombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 296 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Inongo, 51 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 475 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Basango Mboliasa Airport, 54 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° 33' 0" S, 18° 33' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 296 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:51
- Sunrise 05:24
- Sunset 17:36
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Besako
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Besako, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 34.6 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 746 W/m2.
Temperature
25.8 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NE (30 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,010.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 25.8 | 1.0 | 30 | 84 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.6 | 1.5 | 21 | 94 | 1,011.2 | 3.86 / 3.86 | 74 | 111.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 0.7 | 208 | 97 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 0.6 | 100 | 91 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 34.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.6 | 1.0 | 233 | 44 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 745.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.6 | 1.4 | 320 | 72 | 1,008.3 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 99 | 241.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 0.6 | 25 | 80 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 1.3 | 214 | 94 | 1,013.2 | 3.35 / 3.36 | 100 | 22.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 33.6 | 1.2 | 327 | 47 | 1,009.2 | 1.06 / 4.42 | 79 | 689.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.9 | 0.6 | 316 | 79 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 100 | 302.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 0.9 | 240 | 97 | 1,011.8 | 2.33 / 2.51 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.1 | 1.0 | 316 | 100 | 1,015.6 | 9.35 / 11.86 | 100 | 2.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.1 | 2.1 | 321 | 97 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 4.99 | 100 | 78.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Besako?
Now 25.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 34.6 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 746 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 Besako today?
Sunrise around 05:24 and sunset around 17:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Besako?
Local time is 19:51. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Besako?
Besako is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Besako?
DEM 296 m.
Where is Besako located?
It is at -1.55000, 18.55000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Besako in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.