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Kankan, Guinea
Kankan Region · Guinea
Kankan is a large city in Kankan Region, Guinea with a population of 221,428. Elevation: 1,250 ft (381 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kankan
Kankan is the largest city in Guinea in land area, and the second largest in population, with a population of 410,542 people as of 2026. The city is located in eastern Guinea about 555 kilometres east of the national capital Conakry.
People
Climate
| Population | 221,428 |
| Population Density | 4,192 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (381 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.3854°, -9.3057° |
| Timezone | Africa/Conakry |
| Country | 🇬🇳 Guinea |
| State / Province | Kankan Region |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.4 inches (1,457 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kankan
Kankan is a large city in Guinea (Kankan Region) with a population of 221,428. The city sits at an elevation of 1,250 feet (381 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Conakry.
Climate in Kankan
Kankan has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Feb (0°C), the coldest is Feb (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 335 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above Guinea avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (381 m) |
| Area | 52.8 sq mi (136.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,192/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.3854°N, 9.3057°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Conakry |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 85°F (29°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 7.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 10.1 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 13.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 11.9 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
Kankan has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 75°F in December to 86°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (13.2") and December the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Kankan
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Avril | College | - | , |
| Université Julius Nyerere de Kankan | University | - | , |
Schools in Kankan
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École Agricole | - | - | - | - |
| École Emmanuel | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire de boussoura | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire franco-arabe Boussoura | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire de Sogbe | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Marien N'Gouabi | - | - | - | - |
| École Agricole | - | - | - | - |
| École Emmanuel | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire de boussoura | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire franco-arabe Boussoura | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire de Sogbe | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire de Kotero | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire de Sanfina | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Marien N'Gouabi | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Kankan
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Reading Room | 0.0 | |||||
| American Reading Room | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kankan
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand marché de Kankan | |||||
| Grand marché de Kankan | |||||
| Supermarché chez lass | |||||
| Supermarché chez lass | |||||
| ߟߐ߯ߝߍ |
Hotels in Kankan
10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kankan
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Kankan
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kankan
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kankan
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kankan
6 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kankan
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kankan
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kankan
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kankan
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kankan
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kankan Airport | KNN | Small Airport |
| Kiniéro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Loila Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Kankan
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clinique chinoise |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kankan
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cathédrale Notre-Dame des Victoires et de la Paix | |
| Cathédrale Notre-Dame des Victoires et de la Paix | |
| Église Protestante Évangélique de Kankan | |
| Église Protestante Évangélique de Kankan | |
| Grande Mosque de Kankan | |
| Mosquée de boussoura |
Quick Facts
Around Kankan
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
🇬🇳 About Guinea
Frequently Asked Questions About Kankan
What is the population of Kankan?
Kankan has a population of 221,428 residents and is located in Guinea. The population density is 4,192 people per square mile, spread across 52.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kankan?
Kankan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 233 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.4 inches.