What is the population of Banfora, Cascades?

Banfora has a population of approximately 75,917 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Banfora, Cascades located?

Banfora is located in Cascades, Burkina Faso, at approximate coordinates 10.6427°, -4.7526°.

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Banfora

Total population

75,917

Founded

1903

Elevation299 m

Land area934 km²

Coordinates10.64°, -4.75°

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Founded

1903

Elevation

299 m

Area

934 km²

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Overview

Banfora is a city in southwestern Burkina Faso, with a population of 117,452 making it the sixth most populous city in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of the Comoe province. The city lies 85 kilometres (53 mi) south-west of Bobo-Dioulasso, on the Abidjan–Ouagadougou railway. The Cascades de Karfiguéla are a series of waterfalls close to Banfora.

History & geography

History

The first settlers were the Karaboro who with the Gouin and Turkas constitute the city's main ethnic groups. They are all from the south of Burkina Faso. In 1903 the French colonialist forces created a military post at Banfora and one year later created an administrative position there. In 1905 a road was built linking Banfora to Bobo-Dioulasso and in 1931 a railway was built to the town.

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