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Koundara, Guinea
Boké Region · Guinea
Koundara is a small city in Boké Region, Guinea with a population of 22,326. Elevation: 253 ft (77 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Koundara
Koundara is a town in northwestern Guinea, near the borders of Guinea-Bissau and Senegal. It is the capital of Koundara Prefecture. The town is served by Sambailo Airport. As of 2014 it had a population of 27,433 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 22,326 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.4833°, -13.3000° |
| Timezone | Africa/Conakry |
| Country | 🇬🇳 Guinea |
| State / Province | Boké Region |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.6 inches (1,284 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Koundara
Koundara is a small city in Guinea (Boké Region) with a population of 22,326. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet (77 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Conakry.
Climate in Koundara
Koundara has an average annual temperature of 28.5°C (83°F). The hottest month is Apr (34.1°C), the coldest is Dec (25.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2088 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.9°F |
| 52% above Guinea avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Area | 2,361.7 sq mi (6,116.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.4833°N, 13.3000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Conakry |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 89°F (32°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 89°F (32°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 10.4 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 13.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 11.6 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
Koundara has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 76°F in December to 89°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (13.9") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in Koundara
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire Notre Dame | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Koundara
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché de Koundara |
Hotels in Koundara
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Koundara
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Koundara
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Koundara
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| (??Duplicate??)LEVS AIRPORT | - | Small Airport |
| Niokolo-Koba Airport | NIK | Small Airport |
| Piche Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sambailo Airport | SBI | Small Airport |
| Simenti Airport | SMY | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Koundara?
Koundara has a population of 22,326 residents and is located in Guinea. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 2,361.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Koundara?
Koundara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.6 inches.