Nzérékoré
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When to go: Nzérékoré month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Nzérékoré are typically January, November and December, with average daytime highs around 29–33°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), January the coldest (average low 19°C), and September the wettest (about 341 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.6 | 19.4 | 10 | 10.0 |
| February | 33.4 | 21.1 | 35 | 9.7 |
| March | 31.8 | 22.2 | 132 | 8.6 |
| April | 30.7 | 22.2 | 121 | 8.2 |
| May | 29.4 | 22.0 | 183 | 7.7 |
| June | 28.0 | 21.2 | 267 | 7.7 |
| July | 26.8 | 20.8 | 330 | 6.9 |
| August | 26.6 | 20.7 | 338 | 6.2 |
| September | 27.3 | 20.8 | 341 | 7.4 |
| October | 28.2 | 21.0 | 215 | 8.5 |
| November | 29.2 | 20.8 | 83 | 9.2 |
| December | 30.7 | 19.4 | 29 | 9.9 |
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- Documented history · 1911
Nzérékoré was the center of an uprising against French rule in 1911.
- Documented history · 2013
There were three days of ethno-religious fighting in Nzérékoré in July 2013.
- Documented history · 2024
On 1 December 2024, Nzérékoré football stadium was the scene of violent clashes and a stampede that caused at least 56 deaths.
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01 · OverviewNzérékoré, in brief
Overview
Nzérékoré functions as the largest urban area in the Guinée forestière region of southeastern Guinea and acts as the capital of the Nzérékoré Prefecture. Positioned roughly 354 miles or 570 kilometers southeast of the national capital Conakry, the municipality ranks as the third largest city in Guinea by population, trailing only Conakry and Kankan, and operates as an essential commercial and economic center.
A major historical turning point occurred in 1911 when the locality became the focal point of an uprising against French colonial rule. This anti-colonial resistance resulted in the imposition of direct military rule across the majority of the Nzérékoré Region from 1911 to 1912. Following these events, the settlement developed into a notable market town recognized widely for its silversmithing traditions.
Demographic growth has continuously shaped the community, particularly driven by inward migration sparked by civil wars in neighboring Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Ivory Coast. While the 1996 census recorded the population between approximately 110,000 and 290,000 residents, subsequent migration has expanded the population range between approximately 230,000 and 400,000, with specific administrative figures listing 226,426 inhabitants. The settlement is situated at latitude 7.75624 and longitude -8.8179 under the Africa/Conakry timezone, utilizing the GNF currency and the fr-GN language framework.
The surrounding environment experiences a tropical savanna climate categorized under the Köppen classification as Aw. A pronounced wet season runs from March through November, while the remaining months constitute the dry season, with total annual precipitation averaging approximately 1,800 millimeters or 70 inches.
Transportation and civic infrastructure connect the area extensively through the N1 highway heading north toward Kankan, alongside the local Nzérékoré Airport. Healthcare and religious needs are served by institutions such as the Hôpital régional de Nzérékoré, the Poste de Santé de Nyen 2, and the Cathédrale du Cœur Immaculé de Marie de Nzérékoré. Further documentation and geographic profiles for the settlement can be examined via Nzérékoré and the GeoNames record for Nzérékoré.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nzérékoré
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01 · Q&AWhere is Nzérékoré located and what are its coordinates?
Nzérékoré is situated in Guinea at geographic coordinates 7.7562, -8.8179, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Nzérékoré?
Nzérékoré has a recorded population of approximately 226,426 and observes the Africa/Conakry time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Nzérékoré?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Nzérékoré include FR-GN, with GNF used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Nzérékoré?
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