Fria, Guinea

Boké Region · Guinea

Fria is a mid-size city in Boké Region, Guinea with a population of 84,896. Elevation: 689 ft (210 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

84,896 Population 271/sq mi density
689 ft Elevation 210 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
113.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Conakry Timezone

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About Fria

Fria

Fria is a town and Sub-prefecture in Lower Guinea, lying north of Conakry near the Amaria Dam on the Konkouré River. As of 2014 it had a population of 61,691 people.

People

Population84,896
Density271/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain113.2 in/yr
Elevation689 ft (210 m)
Population84,896
Population Density271 / sq mi
Elevation689 ft (210 m)
Coordinates10.3668°, -13.5825°
TimezoneAfrica/Conakry
Country🇬🇳 Guinea
State / ProvinceBoké Region
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation113.2 inches (2,875 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Fria

Fria is a mid-size city in Guinea (Boké Region) with a population of 84,896. The city sits at an elevation of 689 feet (210 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 113.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Conakry.

Climate in Fria

Fria has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (30.4°C), the coldest is Aug (24.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 3720 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.3°C / 81°F 17.9° / 39.6° 0.1
Feb 29.5°C / 85°F 20.7° / 41.4° 0.0
Mar 30.1°C / 86°F 21° / 42.2° 1.7
Apr 30.4°C / 87°F 22° / 41.8° 11.7
May 28.8°C / 84°F 22.2° / 39.9° 182.5
Jun 26.6°C / 80°F 22.7° / 35.2° 337.1
Jul 25.1°C / 77°F 22.3° / 29.9° 1,025.8
Aug 24.9°C / 77°F 21.7° / 29.6° 1,081.8
Sep 25.2°C / 77°F 21.7° / 30.4° 600.5
Oct 25.8°C / 78°F 21.2° / 31.3° 437.9
Nov 25.9°C / 79°F 18.5° / 32.1° 39.4
Dec 25.8°C / 78°F 17.3° / 35.5° 1.5
Fria has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 113.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 689 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average82.6°F
53% above Guinea avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation689 ft (210 m)
Area313.3 sq mi (811.4 km²)
Population Density271/sq mi
Coordinates10.3668°N, 13.5825°W
TimezoneAfrica/Conakry

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 113.2"
198% above Guinea avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 34.80"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0.

Feb 3, 2021 41 km NNW of Kindia, Guinea M5.0 67 km
May 4, 2021 40 km ENE of Tondon, Guinea M4.4 66 km
Mar 2, 2004 25 km NNW of Boffa, Guinea M4.3 55 km
Jun 2, 2021 27 km SW of Pita, Guinea M4.2 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
March 88°F (31°C) 0.2 in
April 89°F (32°C) 1.0 in Warmest
May 86°F (30°C) 4.8 in
June 82°F (28°C) 12.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 27.6 in
August 79°F (26°C) 34.8 in Coldest, Wettest
September 80°F (26°C) 18.6 in
October 82°F (28°C) 11.2 in
November 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in
December 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in

Fria has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 79°F in August to 89°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 113.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (34.8") and January the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Fria

Institution Type Founded Website
GOBIKO College - ,
HAJA M'MAH CAMARA College - ,

Schools in Fria

13 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
TABOSSI - - - -
Ecole - - - -
École primaire de Woulounkoby - - - -
Groupe scolaire la Piste - - - -
TIGUE I - - - -
MAHATMA GANDHI - - - -
KATOUROUN II - - - -
Collège-Lycée Josip Broz Tito - - - -
Lycée Amilcar Cabral - - - -
CHRIST ROI - - - -
Collège Tabossy - - - -
KATOUROUN I - - - -
Sabende - - - -
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Hotels in Fria

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bowal
Hôtel le Pavillon
Play Club

Restaurants in Fria

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant Mme Sylla
Restaurant Sombory

Monuments in Fria

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Place des martyrs

Bus Stations in Fria

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BANNANKÖRÖ

Banks in Fria

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BICIGUI
bicigui
Ecobank

Airports Near Fria

3 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fria

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
CHRIST ROI
MOSQUEE DE SABENDE

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Conakry

Around Fria

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 15
Hospitals 2
Restaurants 2
Banks 3
Hotels 4
Libraries 1
Parks 1

🇬🇳 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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What is the population of Fria?

Fria has a population of 84,896 residents and is located in Guinea. The population density is 271 people per square mile, spread across 313.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fria?

Fria has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 113.2 inches.

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