Basankusu
River-junction town deep in the tropical rainforest of DR Congo's Équateur Province, Basankusu sits where the Lopori and Maringa rivers meet to form the Lulonga, a tributary of the Congo. That position has long made it a regional trade hub, with the rivers serving as the main routes for people and goods through the surrounding forest. The town is also a centre for bonobo conservation efforts, and carries a layered colonial history tied to the Casement Report and the Abir Congo Company.
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- Population41,141
- Nearest water from center 1.5 km0.9 mi
Nearest airports
Basankusu: quick answers
Where is Basankusu?
Basankusu is in Congo - Kinshasa.
How do you get to Basankusu?
The nearest airport is Basankusu (BSU), about 5 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Basankusu?
The warmest month is February, averaging 27°C80°F across day and night; the coolest is August, at 25°C76°F. The wettest month is October, with about 199 mm7.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Basankusu?
OpenStreetMap lists 6 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.