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Kouroussa, Guinea
Kankan Region · Guinea
Kouroussa is a mid-size city in Kankan Region, Guinea with a population of 36,295. Elevation: 1,257 ft (383 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kouroussa
Kouroussa or Kurussa is a town located in northeastern Guinea, and is the capital of Kouroussa Prefecture. As of 2014 it had a population of 39,611 people. A trade center and river port from at least the time of the Mali Empire, Kouroussa has long relied upon its position near the upstream limit of navigation of the Niger River to make it an important crossroads for people and goods moving between the Guinea coast and the states of the western Soudan and Niger River valley. The town and surrounding area is a center of Malinke culture, and is known for its Djembe drumming tradition.
People
Climate
| Population | 36,295 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,257 ft (383 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.6500°, -9.8833° |
| Timezone | Africa/Conakry |
| Country | 🇬🇳 Guinea |
| State / Province | Kankan Region |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.8 inches (1,494 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kouroussa
Kouroussa is a mid-size city in Guinea (Kankan Region) with a population of 36,295. The city sits at an elevation of 1,257 feet (383 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Conakry.
Climate in Kouroussa
Kouroussa has an average annual temperature of 25.7°C (78°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.4°C), the coldest is Dec (23.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2250 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.6°F |
| 46% above Guinea avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,257 ft (383 m) |
| Area | 8,818.2 sq mi (22,839.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.6500°N, 9.8833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Conakry |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 10.2 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 13.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 11.8 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
Kouroussa has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 74°F in December to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (13.6") and January the driest (0.1").
Schools in Kouroussa
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ecole | - | - | - | - |
Hotels in Kouroussa
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kouroussa
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kouroussa
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kankan Airport | KNN | Small Airport |
| Kiniéro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Siguiri Airport | GII | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Kouroussa?
Kouroussa has a population of 36,295 residents and is located in Guinea. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 8,818.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kouroussa?
Kouroussa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.8 inches.