Current Date And Time In Basankusu, Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Sunday, 26 July 2026
14:01:31 WAT
State: Équateur
Currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 41,141
District: Basankusu
Explore the interactive satellite map of Basankusu, a city in Équateur, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Basankusu — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Basankusu.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Democratic Republic Of The Congo operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 1.221° N | 19.8021° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 1.221 | 19.8021 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 1° 13' 15" N | 19° 48' 7" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 1° 13.257' N | 19° 48.123' E |
| City | Basankusu |
| State | Équateur |
| Country | Democratic Republic Of The Congo |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Basankusu |
| Time Zone | +01:00 to +02:00 |
| Population | 41,141 |
| Elevation | 336 m / 1,102 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 1.221, 19.8021 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Basankusu to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Équateur.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mankanza | Équateur | NW | 89 km | 55 mi | ~1h 29m | 🗺 View |
| Binga | Équateur | SE | 94 km | 58 mi | ~1h 34m | 🗺 View |
| Bongandanga | Équateur | E | 145 km | 90 mi | ~2h 25m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Équateur, the home state of Basankusu, along with each city's aerial distance from Mbandaka, Équateur's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mbandaka | 0.0487° N | 18.2603° E | 315 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bolenge | 0° S | 18.2167° E | 317 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lukolela | -1.0605° S | 17.1821° E | 316 m | 172 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Binga | 0.564° N | 20.3309° E | 378 m | 237 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bodalangi | 3.2285° N | 22.2297° E | 445 m | 565 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Boende | -0.7333° S | 19.2° E | - | 136 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bongandanga | 1.5074° N | 21.0729° E | 390 m | 352 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bosobolo | 4.1875° N | 19.8753° E | 433 m | 494 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bumba | 2.1962° N | 22.4709° E | 366 m | 525 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Businga | 3.3421° N | 20.8732° E | 356 m | 467 km | 🗺 View Map |
Mbandaka Airport IATA: MDK 215 km (133 mi) from Basankusu |
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The exact GPS location of Basankusu gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Équateur. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Équateur state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Basankusu are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Basankusu lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Democratic Republic Of The Congo map
Basankusu sits within Équateur, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, in the Africa region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Basankusu for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Équateur. › Browse every city in Équateur
Coordinates for Basankusu in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Democratic Republic Of The Congo. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Basankusu are latitude 1.221° and longitude 19.8021°. In directional format: 1.221° N, 19.8021° E. These coordinates mark the center of Basankusu in Équateur and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Basankusu is a city in Équateur, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Basankusu. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Basankusu sits at: Latitude 1° 13' 15" N and Longitude 19° 48' 7" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Basankusu has a population of approximately 41,141 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Équateur.
The interactive satellite map of Basankusu is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 1.221, 19.8021 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Basankusu in Équateur. For broader context, explore the Équateur state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Basankusu is Mbandaka Airport (MDK), roughly 215 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Basankusu is approximately 215 km (134 mi) from Mbandaka, the capital of Équateur, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Équateur.
Basankusu sits at an elevation of approximately 336 meters (1,102 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Équateur.
The closest cities to Basankusu include Mankanza, Binga, Bongandanga. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Basankusu, sunrise is at 05:40 AM and sunset is at 05:53 PM, giving a day length of 12h 12m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Basankusu's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Basankusu is approximately 136 km (84 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 2,204 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Basankusu — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to London Village, Kiribati, roughly 468 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Basankusu is approximately 793 km (493 mi) SW of Kinshasa, the national capital of Democratic Republic Of The Congo, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
