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SN-SOSUCO Banfora

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SN-SOSUCO, the Société Nouvelle Société Sucrière de la Comoé, is Burkina Faso's primary industrial sugar producer, located near the city of Banfora. The company manages extensive sugarcane plantations covering approximately 4,000 hectares, which are irrigated by the waters of the Comoé River and the nearby Comoé dams. Founded in 1965 and later restructured, the industrial complex includes a processing mill that refines harvested cane into granulated and lump sugar for the domestic market. It is one of the largest employers in the Cascades region, providing thousands of direct and seasonal jobs to local communities. The production cycle is seasonal, typically running from November to May, and involves complex harvesting and refining processes. SN-SOSUCO also produces molasses as a byproduct, which is used for animal feed and industrial applications. The company is central to the country's food security goals and efforts to reduce reliance on imported sugar products.

Location: Burkina Faso
Nearby: Tengréla (8 km)

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is Jan, Nov, Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	25	28	30	31	29	27	26	25	26	27	26	25
Rain mm	2	9	23	65	118	162	237	277	215	86	8	0

📋 Practical info

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What is this place?

The SN-SOSUCO sugar mill in Banfora is Burkina Faso's main sugar producer, processing sugarcane from nearby plantations. It supplies the domestic market and exports to neighboring countries.

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Visiting

The mill is typically not open to the public, but the exterior can be viewed from the adjacent road. Occasional guided tours may be arranged upon prior inquiry.

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Where to view it

The best public viewpoint is the main road in front of the factory gate, offering views of conveyor belts and storage sheds. The surrounding sugarcane fields give a sense of the plantation economy.

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Local products

Around Banfora, sugar and molasses are the main products. Local markets sell raw cane sugar and fresh sugarcane stalks as a snack.

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Active season

The main sugarcane harvest and processing season runs from November to May, during the dry season. Mills operate at full capacity and fields are busy with harvesters.

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Nearby

Combine a visit to the sugar mill with Banfora town and the famous Banfora Waterfalls. Nearby traditional villages offer cultural insights.

Geography

Coordinates

10.63330, -4.75000

Facts

Founded in 1965 originally as SOSUCO (Société Sucrière de la Comoé).
Operates 4,000 hectares of irrigated sugarcane fields.
Annual production capacity is about 30,000 tons of sugar.
Employs 1,500 permanent and 3,000 seasonal workers.
Uses water from the Moussodougou and Turubi dams for irrigation.
Only industrial sugar refinery currently operational in Burkina Faso.

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Banfora<1 km · SExplore →

Banfora Cliffs7 km · NWExplore →

Tengréla8 km · SEExplore →

Tengrela Forest9 km · NEExplore →

Tangrela Historical Village9 km · SExplore →

Tiebélé & Karfiguela13 km · SEExplore →

Bérégadougou15 km · EExplore →

Tengrela Lake17 km · NExplore →

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Sights in the town SN-SOSUCO Banfora (1)

old christian cementary

Old Christian cemetery in Banfora, ruins of graves and walls bear witness to the past.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SN-SOSUCO produce?

It is the leading sugar production company in Burkina Faso.

Are there sugarcane fields there?

Yes, vast plantations surround the factory near Banfora.

Is entry to the grounds permitted?

Only with a special permit for industrial purposes.

What sights are nearby?

The Karfiguéla Cascades and the Dômes de Fabedougou.

When is the sugarcane harvested?

The harvest season usually lasts from November to April.

SN-SOSUCO Banfora: where is it located?

SN-SOSUCO Banfora is located in Burkina Faso.

SN-SOSUCO Banfora: when is the best time to visit?

The most pleasant time to visit is Jan, Nov, Dec.

SN-SOSUCO Banfora: why is it worth visiting?

SN-SOSUCO, the Société Nouvelle Société Sucrière de la Comoé, is Burkina Faso's primary industrial sugar producer, located near the city of Banfora.

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