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Gueckedou, Guinea
Nzérékoré Region · Guinea
Gueckedou is a mid-size city in Nzérékoré Region, Guinea with a population of 79,140. Elevation: 1,411 ft (430 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
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About Gueckedou
Guéckédou or Guékédou is a town in southern Guinea near the Sierra Leone and Liberian borders. It had a population of 79,140 but has grown in the 21st century due to refugees fleeing the Second Liberian Civil War and the Sierra Leone Civil War.
People
Climate
| Population | 79,140 |
| Population Density | 3,036 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,411 ft (430 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.5674°, -10.1336° |
| Timezone | Africa/Conakry |
| Country | 🇬🇳 Guinea |
| State / Province | Nzérékoré Region |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 97.8 inches (2,483 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Gueckedou
Gueckedou is a mid-size city in Guinea (Nzérékoré Region) with a population of 79,140. The city sits at an elevation of 1,411 feet (430 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 97.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Conakry.
Climate in Gueckedou
Gueckedou has an average annual temperature of 23.9°C (75°F). The hottest month is Apr (25.6°C), the coldest is Dec (22.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 3347 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.2°F |
| 43% above Guinea avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 170 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,411 ft (430 m) |
| Area | 26.1 sq mi (67.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,036/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.5674°N, 10.1336°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Conakry |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 11.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 12.8 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 14.8 in | Coldest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 16.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 11.8 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 7.0 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 1.5 in |
Gueckedou has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 97.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.7") and January the driest (0.5").
Colleges & Universities in Gueckedou
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| bâtiment d'école | College | — | — |
| bâtiment d'école | College | — | — |
| Collège de Mongo | College | — | — |
| Collège de Mongo | College | — | — |
| Collège de Nongoua | College | — | — |
| Collège de Nongoua | College | — | — |
Schools in Gueckedou
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire de carrière 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Eécole Primaire de Macenta Coura | — | — | — | — |
| école Franco Arabou | — | — | — | — |
| École Primaire de Carrière 2 | — | — | — | — |
| École Primaire de Carrière 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Primaire de Nongolo | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Primaire de Nongolo | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Primaire de Nongolo | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Primaire de Kamallo | — | — | — | — |
| École Primaire De Teldou | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire de carrière 1 | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire de carrière 1 | — | — | — | — |
| École Primaire Oumar | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire de Farako | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire de Heremakono | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire de Wassaya | — | — | — | — |
| École Primaire De Teldou | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Gueckedou
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché Central de Guéckédou | |||||
| Marché de Gueckedou | |||||
| Petit marché Camp | |||||
| Table Market |
Hotels in Gueckedou
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gueckedou
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Gueckedou
8 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gueckedou
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gueckedou
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Gueckedou
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Foya Airport | FOY | Small Airport |
| Kissidougou Airport | KSI | Small Airport |
| Macenta Airport | MCA | Small Airport |
| Voinjama Airport | VOI | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gueckedou
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Assembly hall of jehovah's witnesses | |
| église NEO Apostolique | |
| Église Notre-Dame du Rosaire de Guéckédou | |
| Mosquée de Gueckedou |
Quick Facts
Around Gueckedou
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Gueckedou
1 places within 15 km
- • Mont Kongo Nani
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Gueckedou
What is the population of Gueckedou?
Gueckedou has a population of 79,140 residents and is located in Guinea. The population density is 3,036 people per square mile, spread across 26.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gueckedou?
Gueckedou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 170 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 97.8 inches.