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Sonaco, Guinea-Bissau

Gabú · Guinea-Bissau

Sonaco is a small town in Gabú, Guinea-Bissau with a population of 2,753. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,753 Population 4/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
53.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Bissau Timezone

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About Sonaco

Sonaco is a town and sector in the Gabú Region of Guinea-Bissau.

People

Population2,753
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain53.1 in/yr
Sunny Days247/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population2,753
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates12.4000°, -14.4833°
TimezoneAfrica/Bissau
Country🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau
State / ProvinceGabú
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation53.1 inches (1,349 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sonaco

Sonaco is a small town in Guinea-Bissau (Gabú) with a population of 2,753. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Bissau.

Sonaco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above Guinea-Bissau avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area662.9 sq mi (1,717.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates12.4000°N, 14.4833°W
TimezoneAfrica/Bissau

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.1"
40% above Guinea-Bissau avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 15.71"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2.

Aug 23, 2012 15 km WNW of Gaoual, Guinea M4.2 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
April 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in Warmest
May 85°F (30°C) 1.3 in
June 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 10.4 in
August 78°F (25°C) 15.7 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 13.5 in
October 80°F (27°C) 6.2 in
November 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Sonaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 73°F in December to 86°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (15.7") and January the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Sonaco

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(??Duplicate??)LEVS AIRPORT-Small Airport
Bafatá Airport-Small Airport
Gabu Airport-Small Airport
Kolda AirportKDASmall Airport
Piche Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Bissau

🇬🇼 About Guinea-Bissau

Capital Bissau
Population 1,874,309
Area 36,120 km²
GDP (USD) $2,127,688,181
GDP per capita $988
HDI 0.514
Life expectancy 64.1 years
Internet users 32.5%
Urban population 45.6%
Currency XOF (Franc)
Languages Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole
Calling code +245
TLD .gw
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sonaco

What is the population of Sonaco?

Sonaco has a population of 2,753 residents and is located in Guinea-Bissau. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 662.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sonaco?

Sonaco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.1 inches.

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