Folonzo
Folonzo | |
---|---|
Folonzo Location in Burkina Faso | |
Coordinates: 9°57′N 4°41′W / 9.950°N 4.683°WCoordinates: 9°57′N 4°41′W / 9.950°N 4.683°W | |
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]
Gallery
-
Komoé River near Folonzo
-
Bombax costatum near Folonzo
-
Bombax costatum flower near Folonzo
-
Isoberlinia doka near Folonzo
References
- ↑ "Région des Cascades". www.inforoute-communale.gov.bf. Retrieved 2016-04-11.
- ↑ "PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases: Prospects for the Development of Odour Baits to Control the Tsetse Flies Glossina tachinoides and G. palpalis s.l.". Retrieved 2014-05-22.
- ↑ "Présentation de l'association". IDéAl de Folonzo. Retrieved 2014-05-22.
External links
- Satellite map at Maplandia.com
- "Le campement de Folonzo au Burkina Faso en Afrique". Retrieved 2014-05-22.
This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the Monday, April 11, 2016. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.