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Basoko, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Tshopo · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Basoko is a mid-size city in Tshopo, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 76,371. Elevation: 1,230 ft (375 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

76,371 Population 240/sq mi density
1,230 ft Elevation 375 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
69.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lubumbashi Timezone

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About Basoko

Basoko

Basoko is a town on the Congo River in the Tshopo Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and is the administrative center of Basoko Territory. As of 2009 it had an estimated population of 47,970.

People

Population76,371
Density240/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain69.6 in/yr
Sunny Days210/yr
Elevation1,230 ft (375 m)
Population76,371
Population Density240 / sq mi
Elevation1,230 ft (375 m)
Coordinates1.2391°, 23.6160°
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Country🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceTshopo
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation69.6 inches (1,767 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Basoko

Basoko is a mid-size city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Tshopo) with a population of 76,371. The city sits at an elevation of 1,230 feet (375 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lubumbashi.

Climate in Basoko

Basoko has an average annual temperature of 25.9°C (79°F). The hottest month is Feb (27.5°C), the coldest is Nov (24.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1453 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.6°C / 80°F 20.6° / 34.7° 69.3
Feb 27.5°C / 82°F 20.9° / 36.4° 58.9
Mar 27.4°C / 81°F 21.5° / 36.8° 94.8
Apr 26.8°C / 80°F 21.6° / 34.5° 112.9
May 26.6°C / 80°F 21.5° / 34.4° 120.8
Jun 25.7°C / 78°F 20.4° / 32.9° 114.5
Jul 25.2°C / 77°F 20.4° / 31.7° 214.4
Aug 24.8°C / 77°F 20.3° / 30.5° 150.9
Sep 25°C / 77°F 20.2° / 31.1° 116.7
Oct 24.8°C / 77°F 20.8° / 31.5° 166.0
Nov 24.5°C / 76°F 20.6° / 30.1° 171.4
Dec 25.6°C / 78°F 20.6° / 32.1° 62.2
Basoko has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,230 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.1°F
45% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,230 ft (375 m)
Area318.4 sq mi (824.7 km²)
Population Density240/sq mi
Coordinates1.2391°N, 23.6160°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.6"
83% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.66"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.76"

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Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 2.8 in Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in Warmest
April 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in
May 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in
June 78°F (25°C) 4.5 in
July 76°F (25°C) 5.8 in Coldest
August 77°F (25°C) 6.3 in
September 78°F (25°C) 7.1 in
October 78°F (25°C) 8.7 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 7.1 in
December 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in

Basoko has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in July to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 69.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (2.8").

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Airports Near Basoko

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bolila AirportSmall Airport
Lokutu AirportSmall Airport
Mombongo AirportSmall Airport

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Timezone
Africa/Lubumbashi

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🇨🇩 About Democratic Republic of the Congo

Capital Kinshasa
Population 84,068,091
Area 2,345,410 km²
GDP (USD) $69,843,655,425
GDP per capita $660
HDI 0.522
Life expectancy 61.9 years
Internet users 30.6%
Urban population 44.4%
Currency CDF (Franc)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili
Calling code +243
TLD .cd
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Democratic Republic of the Congo

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 4 Martyrs Day Martyrs Day
Jan 16 Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination
Jan 17 Patrice Lumumba Assassination Patrice Lumumba Assassination
Apr 6 Kimbangu's Day Kimbangu's Day
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
May 17 Liberation Day Liberation Day
Jun 30 Independence Day Independence Day
Aug 1 Parents' Day Parents' Day
Aug 2 Congolese Genocide Day Congolese Genocide Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Basoko

What is the population of Basoko?

Basoko has a population of 76,371 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 240 people per square mile, spread across 318.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Basoko?

Basoko has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.6 inches.

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