Nafana, Ivory Coast
Savanes District · Ivory Coast
Nafana is a small city in Savanes District, Ivory Coast with a population of 28,439. Elevation: 1,145 ft (349 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Nafana
The Nafana are a Senufo people living in the central north-west of Ghana and the north-east of Côte d'Ivoire, in the area east of Bondoukou. They number about 45, 000 and speak Nafaanra, a Senufo language. They are surrounded by Gur speakers to the north, the isolated Mande-speaking Ligbi people to the east, and the Akan-speaking Abron to the south. The Nafana people relate that they come from Côte d'Ivoire, a village called Kakala. According to Jordan (1978), their oral history says that some of their people are still there, and they would not be allowed to leave again. They arrived in the Banda area after the Ligbi people, who according to Stahl (2004) came from Bigu to the area in the early 17th century. Some major towns of the Nafana people are Sampa, Kokoa, Duadaso No 1, Duadaso No 2, Jamera/Jaamala, Debibi, and Kabile in the Jaman North District. Brodi and Debibi are in the Tain District. Banda Ahenkro in the Banda District. The people are mainly farmers. Their major festival is the Songhei Festival mainly originally in Jamala or Jamera celebrated annually. The Nafana people are the real who can trace their origins to the Songhai empire. Their main cultural heritage town is Jamera where all their history and traditions are based.It is believed that one of their first king called Tolee Sahfufuo who fought for the liberation of Nafana people in the area against the Gyaman kings.
People
Climate
| Population | 28,439 |
| Elevation | 1,145 ft (349 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.1915°, -4.7851° |
| Timezone | Africa/Abidjan |
| Country | 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast |
| State / Province | Savanes District |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.9 inches (1,089 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Nafana
Nafana is a small city in Ivory Coast (Savanes District) with a population of 28,439. The city sits at an elevation of 1,145 feet (349 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Abidjan.
Climate in Nafana
Nafana has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F). The hottest month is Mar (29.4°C), the coldest is Aug (24.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1210 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.1°F |
| 48% above Ivory Coast avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,145 ft (349 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.1915°N, 4.7851°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Abidjan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 6.4 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in |
Nafana has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in August to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.1").
Libraries in Nafana
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 |
Airports Near Nafana
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ouango Fitini Airport | OFI | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Nafana?
Nafana has a population of 28,439 residents and is located in Ivory Coast..
What is the weather like in Nafana?
Nafana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 42.9 inches.
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