Folonzo
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]
Folonzo | |
|---|---|
  Folonzo Location in Burkina Faso | |
| Coordinates: 9°57′N 4°41′W | |
| Country |  Burkina Faso |
| Region | Cascades Region |
| Province | Comoé Province |
| Department | Niangoloko Department |
| Population (2005 est.) | |
| • Total | 1,618 |
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. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. 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.
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