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Kounkané, Senegal

Kolda · Senegal

Kounkané is a small city in Kolda, Senegal with a population of 10,798. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

10,798 Population 3,611/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
40.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dakar Timezone

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About Kounkané

Kounkané ist eine Stadt im Département Vélingara der Region Kolda, gelegen im Süden des Senegal.

People

Population10,798
Density3,611/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Population10,798
Population Density3,611 / sq mi
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates12.9333°, -14.0833°
TimezoneAfrica/Dakar
Country🇸🇳 Senegal
State / ProvinceKolda
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation40.0 inches (1,016 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kounkané

Kounkané is a small city in Senegal (Kolda) with a population of 10,798. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dakar.

Climate in Kounkané

Kounkané has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (33.1°C), the coldest is Dec (23.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1394 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.9°C / 75°F 13.1° / 37.1° 0.1
Feb 27.3°C / 81°F 15.7° / 40.1° 0.0
Mar 30°C / 86°F 18.1° / 42.7° 0.1
Apr 32.8°C / 91°F 21.8° / 44.2° 0.5
May 33.1°C / 92°F 23.3° / 44.5° 17.5
Jun 30.1°C / 86°F 23.3° / 41.5° 144.4
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 23° / 34.1° 321.1
Aug 26.6°C / 80°F 22.8° / 32° 432.0
Sep 26.6°C / 80°F 22.2° / 31.9° 322.9
Oct 26.7°C / 80°F 20° / 32.9° 151.0
Nov 25.2°C / 77°F 15.6° / 33.4° 2.9
Dec 23.4°C / 74°F 13.8° / 34° 2.1
Kounkané has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above Senegal avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Population Density3,611/sq mi
Coordinates12.9333°N, 14.0833°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dakar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above Senegal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 11.46"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
March 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
April 87°F (31°C) 0.0 in
May 88°F (31°C) 1.0 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 4.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 8.5 in
August 79°F (26°C) 11.5 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 10.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in
November 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
December 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in

Kounkané has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 74°F in January to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.5") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Kounkané

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole elementaire Hadia mahawa guirassy de KABENDOU
Ecole elementaire 2 de Kabendou
École No. 1 de Kounkané
CEM de Kounkané
École No. 3 de Kounkané
École primaire de Tianfara Koba
École No. 2 de Kounkané
Lycée de Kounkané
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Hotels in Kounkané

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Kounkané

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(??Duplicate??)LEVS AIRPORTSmall Airport
Gabu AirportSmall Airport
Piche AirportSmall Airport
Sambailo AirportSBISmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kounkané

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosquée Lide

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Dakar
Elevation
23 m (75 ft)

🇸🇳 About Senegal

Capital Dakar
Population 15,854,360
Area 196,190 km²
GDP (USD) $30,696,331,296
GDP per capita $1,698
HDI 0.517
Life expectancy 68.7 years
Internet users 60.6%
Urban population 54.7%
Currency XOF (Franc)
Languages French
Calling code +221
TLD .sn
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kounkané

What is the population of Kounkané?

Kounkané has a population of 10,798 residents and is located in Senegal. The population density is 3,611 people per square mile, spread across 3.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kounkané?

Kounkané has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches.

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