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Banfora, Burkina Faso
Cascades Region · Burkina Faso
Banfora is a large city in Cascades Region, Burkina Faso with a population of 117,452. Elevation: 997 ft (304 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Banfora
Banfora is a city in southwestern Burkina Faso, with a population of 117,452 making it the sixth most populous city in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of the Comoe province. The city lies 85 kilometres (53 mi) south-west of Bobo-Dioulasso, on the Abidjan – Ouagadougou Railway. The Cascades de Karfiguéla are a series of waterfalls close to Banfora.
People
Climate
| Population | 117,452 |
| Population Density | 326 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.6406°, -4.7529° |
| Timezone | Africa/Ouagadougou |
| Country | 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso |
| State / Province | Cascades Region |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.4 inches (1,077 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Banfora
Banfora is a large city in Burkina Faso (Cascades Region) with a population of 117,452. The city sits at an elevation of 997 feet (304 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Ouagadougou.
Climate in Banfora
Banfora has an average annual temperature of 26.9°C (80°F). The hottest month is Apr (30.4°C), the coldest is Dec (24.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1306 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.4°F |
| 51% above Burkina Faso avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Area | 360.6 sq mi (934.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 326/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.6406°N, 4.7529°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Ouagadougou |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 85°F (29°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in |
Banfora has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.8") and January the driest (0.1").
Schools in Banfora
46 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Association Munyu | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Communale | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Sud | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée MB | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Provinvial Lompolo Kone | - | - | - | - |
| St. Viateur | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Tatana | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Centre A | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire publique Centre "B et C" | - | - | - | - |
| FANGA e.V. | - | - | - | - |
| Institut Sacré Coeur de Banfora | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Djanabamba | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Avenir | - | - | - | - |
| ANPE | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Sainte Thérèse de Banfora | - | - | - | - |
| Garderie de Tatana | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Privé CSFO | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée de Tatana | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Privé Pentecôte | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Privé Itoma HEMA | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Moderne Technique de la Comoé | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Privé Saint Augustin | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Privé la Grâce | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole TATANA | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Moderne Technique de la Comoé | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Ouest A et B | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire publique de Nafona 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire Chauvigny | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Privée les Elites de Banfora | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire publique de Bounouna | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire publique de Tatana | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée de Tatana | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée de Tengréla | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire publique de Tengréla | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée privé Itoma HEMA | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole de Lémouroudougou Village | - | - | - | - |
| Collège privé Saint Augustin | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire privé la Grace | - | - | - | - |
| CSFO | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Chauvigny | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Flantama Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Flantama Nord | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Franco-Arabe | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Toungouena | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Municipal Jaque Toula de Banfora | - | - | - | - |
| CEBNF | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Banfora
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Banfora
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque LMJT | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Banfora
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché |
Restaurants in Banfora
15 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Banfora
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Banfora
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Banfora
4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Banfora
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Banfora
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Banfora
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Banfora
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bobo Dioulasso Airport | BOY | Large Airport |
| Banfora Airport | BNR | Small Airport |
| Orodara Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sideradougou Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Banfora
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| SONAPOST |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Banfora
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Eglise AD | |
| Église de Pentecôte | |
| Mosquée de Banfora Est | |
| mosquée du secteur 4 | |
| Paroisse-Cathédrale catholique de Banfora |
Quick Facts
Around Banfora
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Banfora
1 places within 15 km
- • old christian cementary
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What is the population of Banfora?
Banfora has a population of 117,452 residents and is located in Burkina Faso. The population density is 326 people per square mile, spread across 360.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Banfora?
Banfora has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.4 inches.