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Basoko
City in Tshopo, DR Congo
Overview
Basoko is a small yet lively river town in Tshopo Province, famed for its role as a regional trading post and gateway to the Congo River. With a mix of commercial activity and local culture, it offers an authentic glimpse into daily life in DR Congo away from larger cities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
DR Congo
Province
Tshopo
Population
76,371
Time Zone
Africa/Kinshasa
Coordinates
1.24°, 23.62°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
25
Monthly Cost
$497
Local Cost
$232
Local Income
$80
Cashless
8
English
10
Temperature
25.6°C
Summer Avg
25.4°C
Winter Avg
26.3°C
Record High
40.1°C
Record Low
16.1°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1608 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 52/100.
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