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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 · estimate
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
25
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-21.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 52/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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