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Faranah

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Updated Friday, October 30, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Faranah month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Faranah are typically January, November and December, with average daytime highs around 32–34°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 36°C), January the coldest (average low 19°C), and August the wettest (about 361 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January33.818.7110.4
February35.820.8310.8
March36.423.11810.4
April35.223.55510.1
May32.523.11309.3
June29.922.01998.6
July28.021.43067.5
August27.621.23617.0
September28.421.13327.9
October29.921.12109.4
November31.620.43310.0
December33.018.8310.5

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People and places shaping Faranah

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Research updated Friday, October 23, 2026
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Past and future events in Faranah

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Élections communales et législatives

    Élections organisées le 31 mai 2026 incluant Faranah

  2. Mise en place de l’exécutif communal de Faranah

    Première session tenue le 2 juillet 2026 confirmant Mohamed Teninba Oularé à la tête de la commune

Current public leadership

People associated with this place

  • Sayon Camara (Dinguiraye)

    Guinean singer

Historical figures

  • Sékou Touré

    First president of Guinea, born in what was then a village in Faranah

  • Samory Touré

    Malinke warrior-leader against whom Faranah was established as a French outpost in the 1890s

Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

  • Guinée News

    Online news publication covering municipal leadership updates in Faranah

  • Vision Guinée

    Information outlet covering municipal election results in Faranah

  • Le Perroquet Guinée

    Local news coverage regarding the governor of Faranah and civic elections

  • Mediaguinee

    Publication covering local election outcomes in Faranah

Buildings and landmarks

  • Faranah Airport

    Airport serving the town of Faranah

  • Haut Niger National Park

    National park located immediately northeast/near Faranah

  • River Niger

    River running by the town of Faranah

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01 · Overview

Faranah, in brief

Faranah is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Faranah took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Faranah

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Faranah

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Faranah

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Faranah

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Faranah

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08 · Questions

Questions about Faranah

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Frequently Asked Questions about Faranah

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Faranah located and what are its coordinates?

Faranah is situated in Guinea at geographic coordinates 10.0404, -10.7434, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Faranah?

Faranah has a recorded population of approximately 70,181 and observes the Africa/Conakry time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Faranah?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Faranah include FR-GN, with GNF used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Faranah?

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