Bénifesso, Ivory Coast
Savanes District · Ivory Coast
Bénifesso is a mid-size city in Savanes District, Ivory Coast with a population of 82,801. Elevation: 997 ft (304 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°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 Bénifesso
Ouangolodougou is a town in the far north of Ivory Coast, adjacent to the border with Burkina Faso. It is a sub-prefecture of and the seat of Ouangolodougou Department in Tchologo Region, Savanes District. Ouangolodougou is also a commune. In 2021, the population of the sub-prefecture of Ouangolodougou was 82,801.
People
Climate
| Population | 82,801 |
| Population Density | 264 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.9993°, -5.1669° |
| Timezone | Africa/Abidjan |
| Country | 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast |
| State / Province | Savanes District |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.0 inches (1,169 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bénifesso
Bénifesso is a mid-size city in Ivory Coast (Savanes District) with a population of 82,801. The city sits at an elevation of 997 feet (304 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Abidjan.
Climate in Bénifesso
Bénifesso has an average annual temperature of 26.9°C (80°F). The hottest month is Mar (30.1°C), the coldest is Dec (24.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1222 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.2°F |
| 49% above Ivory Coast avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Area | 314.0 sq mi (813.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 264/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.9993°N, 5.1669°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Abidjan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 10.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Bénifesso has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in December to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.5") and January the driest (0.1").
Schools in Bénifesso
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECOLE PRIMAIRE BAD 2 | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Bénifesso
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Marché |
Airports Near Bénifesso
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Korhogo Airport | HGO | Medium Airport |
| Banfora Airport | BNR | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Bénifesso?
Bénifesso has a population of 82,801 residents and is located in Ivory Coast. The population density is 264 people per square mile, spread across 314.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bénifesso?
Bénifesso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 46.0 inches.
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