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Dinguiraye, Guinea

Faranah · Guinea

Dinguiraye is a small city in Faranah, Guinea with a population of 20,993. Elevation: 1,417 ft (432 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

20,993 Population 3/sq mi density
1,417 ft Elevation 432 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
53.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Conakry Timezone

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About Dinguiraye

Dinguiraye

Dinguiraye is a small town in northern Guinea, known for its large mosque which until recently was thatched. It was the first capital of the Tukulor Empire. As of 2014 it had a population of 47,250 people.

People

Population20,993
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain53.0 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation1,417 ft (432 m)
Population20,993
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation1,417 ft (432 m)
Coordinates11.2906°, -10.7121°
TimezoneAfrica/Conakry
Country🇬🇳 Guinea
State / ProvinceFaranah
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation53.0 inches (1,345 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dinguiraye

Dinguiraye is a small city in Guinea (Faranah) with a population of 20,993. The city sits at an elevation of 1,417 feet (432 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Conakry.

Climate in Dinguiraye

Dinguiraye has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is Apr (31.5°C), the coldest is Dec (22.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1558 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.9°C / 73°F 12.1° / 34.5° 0.1
Feb 26°C / 79°F 13.6° / 37.8° 6.0
Mar 29.7°C / 85°F 17.1° / 40.4° 4.2
Apr 31.5°C / 89°F 21.4° / 42° 31.1
May 29.9°C / 86°F 22.3° / 40.9° 121.9
Jun 27.5°C / 82°F 21.3° / 37.8° 146.3
Jul 25.4°C / 78°F 20.4° / 32.5° 310.3
Aug 24.5°C / 76°F 19.7° / 30.5° 399.0
Sep 24.6°C / 76°F 19.6° / 30.4° 350.9
Oct 24.9°C / 77°F 18.9° / 30.8° 183.2
Nov 23.9°C / 75°F 14.9° / 31° 4.1
Dec 22.7°C / 73°F 12.5° / 31.7° 0.6
Dinguiraye has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,417 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above Guinea avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,417 ft (432 m)
Area6,798.4 sq mi (17,607.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates11.2906°N, 10.7121°W
TimezoneAfrica/Conakry

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"
39% above Guinea avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 13.66"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 19, 2018.

Feb 19, 2018 24 km NNW of Koubia, Guinea M4.6 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
February 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
March 83°F (28°C) 0.3 in
April 86°F (30°C) 1.3 in Warmest
May 86°F (30°C) 4.2 in
June 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 10.1 in
August 77°F (25°C) 13.7 in Wettest
September 78°F (26°C) 10.4 in
October 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
November 78°F (25°C) 0.6 in
December 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Coldest

Dinguiraye has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 74°F in December to 86°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (13.7") and February the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Dinguiraye

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire du centre
Lycée collège Elhadj Oumar Tall
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Conakry

🇬🇳 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 Dinguiraye

What is the population of Dinguiraye?

Dinguiraye has a population of 20,993 residents and is located in Guinea. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 6,798.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dinguiraye?

Dinguiraye has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.0 inches.

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