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Boké, Guinea

Boké Region · Guinea

Boké is a mid-size city in Boké Region, Guinea with a population of 63,736. Elevation: 161 ft (49 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

63,736 Population 554/sq mi density
161 ft Elevation 49 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
109.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Conakry Timezone

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About Boké

Boké is the capital city of Boké Prefecture within the Boké Region of Lower Guinea near the border with Guinea-Bissau. It is also a sub-prefecture of Guinea. Located along the Rio Nuñez which flows to its not-too-distant mouth on the Atlantic Ocean, Boké is a port. It is known for the Boké Museum, formerly a slave fort. The town is served by Boké Baralande Airport. As of 2014 the city and surrounding sub-prefecture had a population of 61,449 people.

People

Population63,736
Density554/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain109.6 in/yr
Sunny Days215/yr
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Population63,736
Population Density554 / sq mi
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Coordinates10.9322°, -14.2906°
TimezoneAfrica/Conakry
Country🇬🇳 Guinea
State / ProvinceBoké Region
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation109.6 inches (2,784 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Boké

Boké is a mid-size city in Guinea (Boké Region) with a population of 63,736. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet (49 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 109.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Conakry.

Climate in Boké

Boké has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (30.8°C), the coldest is Aug (25.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2937 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.3°C / 81°F 17.6° / 39.5° 0.1
Feb 29.6°C / 85°F 20.9° / 41.1° 0.0
Mar 30.4°C / 87°F 21.3° / 42.2° 2.1
Apr 30.8°C / 87°F 22.6° / 42.1° 4.2
May 29.9°C / 86°F 23.4° / 40.5° 80.3
Jun 27.6°C / 82°F 23.7° / 37.3° 262.2
Jul 25.8°C / 78°F 23.1° / 30.2° 769.5
Aug 25.5°C / 78°F 22.8° / 29.7° 833.0
Sep 25.8°C / 79°F 22.7° / 30.5° 551.4
Oct 26.4°C / 80°F 21.7° / 31.5° 399.3
Nov 26.4°C / 80°F 19.2° / 32.4° 34.1
Dec 25.9°C / 79°F 17.1° / 35.3° 0.9
Boké has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 109.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average81.7°F
51% above Guinea avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days215 days/yr

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area115.1 sq mi (298.1 km²)
Population Density554/sq mi
Coordinates10.9322°N, 14.2906°W
TimezoneAfrica/Conakry

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 109.6"
188% above Guinea avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 36.14"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3.

Mar 2, 2004 25 km NNW of Boffa, Guinea M4.3 64 km
Aug 23, 2012 15 km WNW of Gaoual, Guinea M4.2 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
March 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in
April 87°F (31°C) 0.4 in Warmest
May 85°F (30°C) 3.1 in
June 82°F (28°C) 11.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 27.2 in
August 79°F (26°C) 36.1 in Coldest, Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 17.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 11.4 in
November 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in

Boké has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 79°F in August to 87°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 109.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (36.1") and January the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Boké

Institution Type Founded Website
Minning et Geologic Institute Superior College - ,

Schools in Boké

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
CS Hadja Bintou Touré - - - -
École Maternelle Sacré Coeur de Boké - - - -
École Sacré Coeur de Boké - - - -
École du centre - - - -
École Élémentaire de Donghol - - - -
École Élémentaire de Koffia - - - -
Groupe Scolaire Excellence Boké - - - -
École Régionale des Arts et Métiers de Boké - - - -
Collège/Lycée Filira - - - -
Collège Nèma - - - -
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Museums in Boké

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée du fortin de Boké

Libraries in Boké

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
Salle de lecture0.0

Farmers Markets in Boké

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Tamakènè
Marché limania

Hotels in Boké

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Filao
Hotel Kakande
Hôtel le Sapin
Hôtel Rio Nunez
Village communautaire

Restaurants in Boké

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brookling Resto
Chez René
Restaurant Golden Chicken
Restaurant Italien
Restaurant MAS
Restaurant VIP

Cafes in Boké

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar café-sport

Monuments in Boké

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Place des martyres

Train Stations in Boké

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boké
Gobiré
Tanéné

Bus Stations in Boké

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gare routière 400 Bâtiments
Gare voiture Dabbis

Gas Stations in Boké

9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GN #8199467915
SS Star Oil Boké
Station BTN
Station service
Station service
Station shell
Station TMI
Station TMI
Station UTS

Banks in Boké

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Islamique de Guinée
Banque Sahelo-Saharienne
BCRG de Boké
BICIGUI Boké
MC2 Boké

Airports Near Boké

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Boké Baralande AirportBKJSmall Airport
Fria AirportFIGSmall Airport
Kawass Airport-Small Airport
Quebo Airport-Small Airport
Sangarédi Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Boké

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Sacré Coeur
Mosquée Al.hidhayah
Mosquée Koffia
Mosquée orphelina

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Conakry
Elevation
30 m (98 ft)

Around Boké

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 10
Hospitals 1
Pharmacies 4
Restaurants 6
Bars 1
Supermarkets 1
Banks 5
Museums 1
Hotels 4
Libraries 1
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 7

🇬🇳 About Guinea

Capital Conakry
Population 12,414,318
Area 245,857 km²
GDP (USD) $22,407,615,556
GDP per capita $1,555
HDI 0.500
Life expectancy 60.7 years
Internet users 26.5%
Urban population 37.7%
Currency GNF (Franc)
Languages French
Calling code +224
TLD .gn
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boké

What is the population of Boké?

Boké has a population of 63,736 residents and is located in Guinea. The population density is 554 people per square mile, spread across 115.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Boké?

Boké has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 109.6 inches.

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