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Gaoual, Guinea

Boké Region · Guinea

Gaoual is a small city in Boké Region, Guinea with a population of 7,461. Elevation: 259 ft (79 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

7,461 Population 2,096/sq mi density
259 ft Elevation 79 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
72.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Conakry Timezone

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About Gaoual

Gaoual

Gaoual is a prefecture located in the Boké Region of Guinea. The capital is Gaoual. The prefecture covers an area of 7,758 km.² and has a population of 194,245.

People

Population7,461
Density2,096/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain72.2 in/yr
Sunny Days224/yr
Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Population7,461
Population Density2,096 / sq mi
Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Coordinates11.7500°, -13.2000°
TimezoneAfrica/Conakry
Country🇬🇳 Guinea
State / ProvinceBoké Region
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation72.2 inches (1,834 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gaoual

Gaoual is a small city in Guinea (Boké Region) with a population of 7,461. The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet (79 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Conakry.

Gaoual has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 72.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.9°F
50% above Guinea avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²)
Population Density2,096/sq mi
Coordinates11.7500°N, 13.2000°W
TimezoneAfrica/Conakry

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.2"
90% above Guinea avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 19.37"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 2, 2021.

Feb 19, 2018 24 km NNW of Koubia, Guinea M4.6 136 km
May 4, 2021 40 km ENE of Tondon, Guinea M4.4 148 km
Aug 23, 2012 15 km WNW of Gaoual, Guinea M4.2 15 km
Jun 2, 2021 27 km SW of Pita, Guinea M4.2 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
March 85°F (30°C) 0.0 in
April 88°F (31°C) 0.6 in Warmest
May 87°F (31°C) 3.5 in
June 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 14.8 in
August 78°F (25°C) 19.4 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 14.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.0 in
November 80°F (26°C) 1.5 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Gaoual has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 76°F in December to 88°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 72.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (19.4") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Gaoual

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole Primaire Prive Protestante Action Vivre
Collège de Gaoual
Centre de Formation Professionelle
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Farmers Markets in Gaoual

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Lumo
Marché

Hotels in Gaoual

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Gas Stations in Gaoual

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GN #11195933562
GN #11195949983
GN #2520253451
GN #4079729802
GN #4079729966
GN #6041301571

Airports Near Gaoual

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sangarédi AirportSmall Airport

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 Gaoual

What is the population of Gaoual?

Gaoual has a population of 7,461 residents and is located in Guinea. The population density is 2,096 people per square mile, spread across 3.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gaoual?

Gaoual has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.2 inches.

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