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Dabola, Guinea

Faranah · Guinea

Dabola is a small city in Faranah, Guinea with a population of 29,449. Elevation: 1,424 ft (434 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

29,449 Population 10/sq mi density
1,424 ft Elevation 434 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
60.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Conakry Timezone

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About Dabola

Dabola

Dabola is a town in central Guinea. As of 2014 it had a population of 38,617 people.
It grew around the railway line from Conakry to Kankan and is known for the Tinkisso Falls and for its important dam.

People

Population29,449
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain60.6 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation1,424 ft (434 m)
Population29,449
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation1,424 ft (434 m)
Coordinates10.7433°, -11.1078°
TimezoneAfrica/Conakry
Country🇬🇳 Guinea
State / ProvinceFaranah
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation60.6 inches (1,538 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dabola

Dabola is a small city in Guinea (Faranah) with a population of 29,449. The city sits at an elevation of 1,424 feet (434 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Conakry.

Climate in Dabola

Dabola has an average annual temperature of 25°C (77°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.3°C), the coldest is Dec (22.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2472 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.3°C / 74°F 12.6° / 34.1° 0.7
Feb 26.3°C / 79°F 15.3° / 37.5° 4.3
Mar 28.8°C / 84°F 18.1° / 39.4° 6.4
Apr 29.3°C / 85°F 20.6° / 40° 55.2
May 27.2°C / 81°F 20.9° / 37.5° 249.9
Jun 25°C / 77°F 19.9° / 33.6° 286.9
Jul 23.7°C / 75°F 19.7° / 29.3° 511.9
Aug 23.2°C / 74°F 18.7° / 29° 629.4
Sep 23.4°C / 74°F 18.7° / 29° 495.6
Oct 23.8°C / 75°F 18.2° / 29.6° 218.6
Nov 23.1°C / 74°F 14.9° / 29.8° 12.0
Dec 22.5°C / 72°F 12.8° / 31.1° 1.3
Dabola has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,424 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above Guinea avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,424 ft (434 m)
Area3,052.2 sq mi (7,905.2 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates10.7433°N, 11.1078°W
TimezoneAfrica/Conakry

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.6"
59% above Guinea avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 14.25"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6.

Feb 19, 2018 24 km NNW of Koubia, Guinea M4.6 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in
April 84°F (29°C) 2.3 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 5.4 in
June 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 10.5 in
August 76°F (24°C) 14.3 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 11.7 in
October 78°F (26°C) 6.5 in
November 76°F (25°C) 1.1 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Coldest

Dabola has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 73°F in December to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 60.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (14.3") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Dabola

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire DABOLA - - - -
Groupe scolaire docteur Mamadou bhoye barry - - - -
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Hotels in Dabola

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Mont Sincery, rooms from 100k
Hotel Tinkisso, rooms from 200k

Bus Stations in Dabola

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gare routière destinations via Mamou (Labé, Conakry...)

Gas Stations in Dabola

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GN #2755173182
Station total

Airports Near Dabola

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Faranah AirportFAASmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dabola

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
EGLISE ASSEMBLÉE DE DIEU DE DABOLA

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Conakry
Elevation
363 m (1,191 ft)
Twinned With
Ploërmel

🇬🇳 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 Dabola

What is the population of Dabola?

Dabola has a population of 29,449 residents and is located in Guinea. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 3,052.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dabola?

Dabola has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.6 inches.

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