Cascades de Karfiguéla
The Cascades de Karfiguéla or the Banfora Cascades (also Karfiguela Falls, Tagbaladougou Falls, or Banfora Falls) are a series of waterfalls along the Komoé River in Southwestern Burkina Faso.[1] They are located about 12 km northwest of Banfora and constitute one of the most important tourism sites in Burkina Faso.[2][3] The Cascades Region gets its name from the waterfalls. The flow of the falls peaks during the rainy season from June to September.[4]
Cascades de Banfora | |
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The Cascades de Karfiguéla | |
Location | Karfiguéla, Burkina Faso |
Coordinates | 10.722278°N 4.821°W |
Watercourse | Komoé River |
References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-06-28. Retrieved 2014-06-26.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Banfora Travel Guide". Brendan's Adventures. Retrieved 2017-08-20.
- "Banfora Cascades de Karfiguéla (Burkina Faso)". Globeholidays.net. Retrieved 2017-08-20.
- Scheffel, Richard L.; Wernet, Susan J., eds. (1980). Natural Wonders of the World. United States of America: Reader's Digest Association, Inc. p. 365. ISBN 0-89577-087-3.
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