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 is located in Burkina Faso
Folonzo
Folonzo
Location in Burkina Faso
Coordinates: 9°57′N 4°41′W
Country Burkina Faso
RegionCascades Region
ProvinceComoé Province
DepartmentNiangoloko Department
Population
 (2005 est.)
  Total1,618

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]

References

  1. "Région des Cascades". www.inforoute-communale.gov.bf. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2016-04-11.
  2. "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.
  3. "Présentation de l'association". IDéAl de Folonzo. Retrieved 2014-05-22.


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