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Sanniquellie, Liberia

Nimba · Liberia

Sanniquellie is a small city in Nimba, Liberia with a population of 17,895. Elevation: 1,411 ft (430 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

17,895 Population 84/sq mi density
1,411 ft Elevation 430 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
85.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Monrovia Timezone

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About Sanniquellie

Sanniquellie is a city and the capital of Nimba County and Sanniquellie-Mahn District, Liberia. It is located in the north-east of the country at coordinates 07°21'49" N 008°42'40" W. The average altitude of the city is 420 metres above the sea level. As of the 2008 national census, the population stood at 11,415. The most represented tribes are Mano, Gio and Mandingo.

People

Population17,895
Density84/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain85.6 in/yr
Sunny Days186/yr
Elevation1,411 ft (430 m)
Population17,895
Population Density84 / sq mi
Elevation1,411 ft (430 m)
Coordinates7.3622°, -8.7133°
TimezoneAfrica/Monrovia
Country🇱🇷 Liberia
State / ProvinceNimba
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation85.6 inches (2,175 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sanniquellie

Sanniquellie is a small city in Liberia (Nimba) with a population of 17,895. The city sits at an elevation of 1,411 feet (430 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 85.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Monrovia.

Climate in Sanniquellie

Sanniquellie has an average annual temperature of 24.4°C (76°F). The hottest month is Mar (26.1°C), the coldest is Aug (23°C). Average annual precipitation is 2721 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.6°C / 76°F 14.5° / 34.3° 19.0
Feb 26.1°C / 79°F 16.8° / 36.3° 49.2
Mar 26.1°C / 79°F 19.6° / 35.7° 148.9
Apr 25.6°C / 78°F 20.4° / 32.9° 196.5
May 25.1°C / 77°F 20.9° / 31.3° 206.5
Jun 24.2°C / 76°F 20.1° / 29.9° 309.9
Jul 23.3°C / 74°F 19.5° / 28.8° 310.1
Aug 23°C / 73°F 19° / 28.6° 511.7
Sep 23.6°C / 75°F 19.7° / 29° 531.9
Oct 24.1°C / 75°F 19.9° / 29.1° 310.6
Nov 24°C / 75°F 17.5° / 29.5° 100.5
Dec 23.5°C / 74°F 14.3° / 31.7° 26.6
Sanniquellie has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 186 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,411 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average76.0°F
41% above Liberia avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days186 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,411 ft (430 m)
Area213.9 sq mi (554.1 km²)
Population Density84/sq mi
Coordinates7.3622°N, 8.7133°W
TimezoneAfrica/Monrovia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.6"
125% above Liberia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.7 in Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in
March 76°F (25°C) 4.8 in
April 77°F (25°C) 5.5 in
May 77°F (25°C) 6.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 11.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 12.9 in
August 73°F (23°C) 12.1 in Coldest
September 76°F (25°C) 15.4 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 9.3 in Warmest
November 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
December 76°F (24°C) 1.3 in

Sanniquellie has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 73°F in August to 77°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 85.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.4") and January the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Sanniquellie

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St.Mary High School
Zolowee Public School
New Sanniquellie Pre-primary Elementary School
Levi H.Martin Baptist school
St. Esther's Kingdom Guidain School
St.Mary's Elementary School
True Vine Primary School
Vehyipa Public School
Prince Purposed High School
Sanniquellie Central High School
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Farmers Markets in Sanniquellie

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Big market

Hotels in Sanniquellie

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jackie house

Cafes in Sanniquellie

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Soule mane Bah Tea Shop

Clinics in Sanniquellie

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

St. Mary's Clinic
St. Mary's Clinic

Gas Stations in Sanniquellie

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jungle Water
LR #4517339650
LR #4517339653
Small Brother Filling Station
St. Portin Gas Station
Try & See Gas Station

Airports Near Sanniquellie

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nimba AirportNIASmall Airport
Nzérékoré AirportNZESmall Airport
United Methodist Mission AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sanniquellie

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
First United Methodist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Monrovia
Elevation
769 m (2,523 ft)

🇱🇷 About Liberia

Capital Monrovia
Population 4,818,977
Area 111,370 km²
GDP (USD) $4,390,000,000
GDP per capita $799
HDI 0.487
Life expectancy 62.2 years
Internet users 23.5%
Urban population 55.0%
Currency LRD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +231
TLD .lr
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sanniquellie

What is the population of Sanniquellie?

Sanniquellie has a population of 17,895 residents and is located in Liberia. The population density is 84 people per square mile, spread across 213.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sanniquellie?

Sanniquellie has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 186 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 85.6 inches.

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