Location & Surroundings
Besongote is a settlement in Tshuapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 375 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Boende, 42 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 765 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Boende Airport, 41 km away.
Also known as: Bosongote · Besongole
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
0° 35' 9" S, 21° 5' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 375 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 511 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:14
- Sunrise 05:27
- Sunset 17:36
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Besongote
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Besongote, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 31.0 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 451 W/m2.
Temperature
20.3 C
Wind
0.6 m/s S (178 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 20.3 | 0.6 | 178 | 97 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 1.2 | 311 | 95 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.0 | 1.2 | 338 | 49 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 450.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 1.0 | 302 | 82 | 1,010.3 | 0.99 / 0.99 | 100 | 342.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 0.5 | 245 | 87 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.4 | 0.6 | 11 | 76 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 32.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.2 | 1.4 | 351 | 34 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 809.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.3 | 0.7 | 240 | 80 | 1,008.7 | 0.56 / 0.56 | 19 | 187.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.0 | 1.3 | 169 | 97 | 1,010.9 | 0.92 / 1.48 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 1.0 | 314 | 92 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.93 | 80 | 31.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.3 | 1.4 | 336 | 37 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 812.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.1 | 0.9 | 245 | 74 | 1,009.6 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 25 | 158.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.0 | 0.7 | 211 | 90 | 1,010.2 | 0.33 / 0.49 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Besongote?
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 31.0 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 451 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 Besongote today?
Sunrise around 05:27 and sunset around 17:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Besongote?
Local time is 12:14. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Besongote?
Besongote is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Besongote?
DEM 375 m.
Where is Besongote located?
It is at -0.58575, 21.09907 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Besongote in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.