Balam, Ivory Coast
Sassandra-Marahoué · Ivory Coast
Balam is a small city in Sassandra-Marahoué, Ivory Coast with a population of 17,517. Elevation: 876 ft (267 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Balam
Saïoua is a town in west-central Ivory Coast. It is a sub-prefecture and commune of Issia Department in Haut-Sassandra Region, Sassandra-Marahoué District.
People
Climate
| Population | 17,517 |
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.5089°, -6.2924° |
| Timezone | Africa/Abidjan |
| Country | 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast |
| State / Province | Sassandra-Marahoué |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.3 inches (1,710 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Balam
Balam is a small city in Ivory Coast (Sassandra-Marahoué) with a population of 17,517. The city sits at an elevation of 876 feet (267 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Abidjan.
Climate in Balam
Balam has an average annual temperature of 25.5°C (78°F). The hottest month is Feb (26.7°C), the coldest is Aug (24.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1714 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above Ivory Coast avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.5089°N, 6.2924°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Abidjan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in |
Balam has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (0.6").
Airports Near Balam
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Daloa Airport | DJO | Medium Airport |
| Gagnoa Airport | GGN | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Balam?
Balam has a population of 17,517 residents and is located in Ivory Coast..
What is the weather like in Balam?
Balam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 67.3 inches.
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