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Franceville, Gabon
Haut-Ogooué · Gabon
Franceville is a large city in Haut-Ogooué, Gabon with a population of 132,895. Elevation: 1,329 ft (405 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
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About Franceville
Franceville is a city in southeastern Gabon and the capital of Haut-Ogooué Province. The 2013 general population and housing census recorded the city's population at 110,568, making it the third-largest commune in the country after Libreville and Port-Gentil. The city lies on the east bank of the Ogooué River, just south of its confluence with the Mpassa, at the eastern terminus of the Trans-Gabon Railway and of the Transgabonaise road corridor running east from Libreville.
People
Climate
| Population | 132,895 |
| Population Density | 417 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,329 ft (405 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.6333°, 13.5836° |
| Timezone | Africa/Libreville |
| Country | 🇬🇦 Gabon |
| State / Province | Haut-Ogooué |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 73.1 inches (1,857 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Franceville
Franceville is a large city in Gabon (Haut-Ogooué) with a population of 132,895. The city sits at an elevation of 1,329 feet (405 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Libreville.
Climate in Franceville
Franceville has an average annual temperature of 25.2°C (77°F). The hottest month is Feb (25.8°C), the coldest is Nov (24.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1645 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.5°F |
| 42% above Gabon avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 203 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,329 ft (405 m) |
| Area | 318.3 sq mi (824.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 417/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.6333°N, 13.5836°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Libreville |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 7.3 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 8.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 7.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 10.4 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 7.7 in |
Franceville has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in July to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 73.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.6") and July the driest (0.5").
Colleges & Universities in Franceville
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre International de Recherches Médicales de Franceville | College | — | Visit → |
| École Doctorale Régionale en Infectiologie Tropicale | University | — | Visit → |
| Université des Sciences et Techniques de Masuku | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Franceville
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lycée de L'Excellence de Franceville | — | — | — | — |
| École Hibiscus-Claret | — | — | — | — |
| École Normale des Instituteurs de Franceville | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Franceville
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché de Poto Poto |
Hotels in Franceville
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Franceville
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Franceville
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Franceville
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Franceville
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Franceville
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Franceville
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Franceville
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport | MVB | Large Airport |
| Akieni Airport | AKE | Small Airport |
| Lekoni Airport | LEO | Small Airport |
| Mboungou Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Moanda Airport | MFF | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Franceville
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cathédrale Saint-Hillaire |
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Quick Facts
Around Franceville
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in Gabon
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Franceville?
Franceville has a population of 132,895 residents and is located in Gabon. The population density is 417 people per square mile, spread across 318.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Franceville?
Franceville has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.1 inches.