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Faranah, Guinea
Faranah · Guinea
Faranah is a mid-size city in Faranah, Guinea with a population of 70,181. Elevation: 1,421 ft (433 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Faranah
Faranah is a town and sub-prefecture in central Guinea, lying by the River Niger. As of 2014 it had a population of 78,108 people. The town is mainly inhabited by the Malinke people.
People
Climate
| Population | 70,181 |
| Population Density | 224 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,421 ft (433 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.0404°, -10.7434° |
| Timezone | Africa/Conakry |
| Country | 🇬🇳 Guinea |
| State / Province | Faranah |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 71.2 inches (1,808 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Faranah
Faranah is a mid-size city in Guinea (Faranah) with a population of 70,181. The city sits at an elevation of 1,421 feet (433 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Conakry.
Climate in Faranah
Faranah has an average annual temperature of 24.8°C (77°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.1°C), the coldest is Dec (22.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 2231 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.5°F |
| 44% above Guinea avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 212 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,421 ft (433 m) |
| Area | 313.6 sq mi (812.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 224/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.0404°N, 10.7434°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Conakry |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 11.1 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 14.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 13.3 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 8.5 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in |
Faranah has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 73°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 71.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (14.7") and January the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Faranah
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collège Faranah Koura | College | - | , |
| Institut supérieue agronomique et vétérinaire Valérie Giscard d'Estaing de Faranah | University | - | , |
Schools in Faranah
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franco Arabe | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Donka | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Donka | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Donka | - | - | - | - |
| La Direction Du Lycée Donka | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire de Sokourala | - | - | - | - |
| École nationale des instituteurs de Faranah | - | - | - | - |
| École nationale de la santé de Tindo | - | - | - | - |
| Complexe scolaire privée Diaka Condé | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe scolaire privé Kansato | - | - | - | - |
| École Primaire Amilcar Cabral | - | - | - | - |
| École Primaire Du Camp | - | - | - | - |
| Mondilan | - | - | - | - |
| Mondilan | - | - | - | - |
| École Primaire Abattoir 2 | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire de Mondlan | - | - | - | - |
| École Primaire Abattoir 2 | - | - | - | - |
| École Primaire Abattoir 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Virginie | - | - | - | - |
| École Privé Manian Moussa Conde | - | - | - | - |
| École Primaire Du Camp | - | - | - | - |
Hotels in Faranah
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Faranah
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Faranah
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Faranah
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Faranah
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Faranah
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Faranah
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Faranah
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Faranah
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Faranah
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Faranah
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Faranah Airport | FAA | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Faranah
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Mosquée |
Quick Facts
Around Faranah
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Faranah?
Faranah has a population of 70,181 residents and is located in Guinea. The population density is 224 people per square mile, spread across 313.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Faranah?
Faranah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.2 inches.