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Kankan Prefecture

City in Kankan, Guinea

Overview

Kankan Prefecture, located in eastern Guinea, is a lively city blending traditional culture with growing modern influences. With a rich heritage and lively markets, Kankan is a key regional center on the Milo River. Visitors experience a dynamic mix of commerce, music, and history.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Guinea
Administrative Region
Kankan
Population
473,359
Time Zone
Africa/Conakry
Coordinates
10.27°, -9.18°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
42
Female Safety
33
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
25
Monthly Cost
$518
Local Cost
$253
Local Income
$120
Cashless
12
English
17
Temperature
26.7°C
Summer Avg
25.4°C
Winter Avg
26.1°C
Record High
42.6°C
Record Low
9.4°C
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
1401 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
KNN
Distance
21 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 50/100.

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