Banfora, located in southwestern Burkina Faso, is the capital of Comoe province and the sixth-largest city in the country. The city lies 85 kilometers southwest of Bobo-Dioulasso and is an important transportation hub along the Abidjan–Ouagadougou Railway. Nearby, the waterfalls cascade, a series of waterfalls, attract visitors. The city has a diverse population, with the Karaboro, Gouin, and Turka being the primary ethnic groups. Its tropical climate is characterized by a wet and dry season.