Folonzo

Folonzo
Folonzo Location in Burkina Faso
Coordinates: 9°57′N 4°41′W / 9.950°N 4.683°W / 9.950; -4.683Coordinates: 9°57′N 4°41′W / 9.950°N 4.683°W / 9.950; -4.683
Country	Burkina Faso
Region	Cascades Region
Province	Comoé Province
Department	Niangoloko Department
Population (2005 est.)
• Total	1,618

Folonzo is a town in the Niangoloko Department of Comoé Province in south-western Burkina Faso. The town has a population of 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.

A non profit organization, L’association Idéal de Folonzo conducts literacy classes with local children.

Komoé River near Folonzo

Bombax costatum flower near Folonzo