Folonzo

Folonzo
Folonzo

Location in Burkina Faso

Coordinates: 9°57′N 4°41′W / 9.950°N 4.683°W / 9.950; -4.683Coordinates: 9°57′N 4°41′W / 9.950°N 4.683°W / 9.950; -4.683
Country Burkina Faso
Region Cascades Region
Province Comoé Province
Department Niangoloko Department
Population (2005 est.)
  Total 1,618

Folonzo is a town in the Niangoloko Department of Comoé Province in south-western Burkina Faso. The town has a population of 1,618.[1]

Annual rainfall in the area is approximately 1100mm. Dry season is from January to June.

Studies of Glossina tachinoides, a species of tsetse fly, have been conducted on the Komoé River at Folonzo.[2]

A non profit organization, L’association Idéal de Folonzo conducts literacy classes with local children.[3]

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