Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso
BF Capital: Ouagadougou 12.369° N, 1.528° W
Overview
Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is bordered by Mali to the northwest, Niger to the northeast, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Ivory Coast to the southwest. It covers an area of 274,223 km2 (105,878 sq mi). In 2024, the country had an estimated population of approximately 23,286,000. Its citizens are known as Burkinabes, and its capital and largest city is Ouagadougou.
Source: Wikipedia
Quick facts
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Western Africa
- Capital
- Ouagadougou
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF, Fr)
- Languages
- French
- Population
- 19,751,535
- Area
- 274,200 km²
- Calling code
- +226
- Time zones
- UTC±00:00
- Drives on the
- Right
- Internet domain
- .bf
- People are called
- Burkinabe
Weather by month in Ouagadougou
The warmest month is Mar with average highs of 40.2°C, and the coolest is Jan with average lows of 20.6°C. Most rain falls in Aug (about 242 mm).
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33.8°C | 20.6°C | 0 mm | Hot |
| Feb | 36.3°C | 22.9°C | 0 mm | Very hot |
| Mar | 40.2°C | 28°C | 13 mm | Very hot |
| Apr | 40.1°C | 28.4°C | 0 mm | Very hot |
| May | 38.2°C | 27.1°C | 14 mm | Very hot |
| Jun | 35.4°C | 25.5°C | 76 mm | Very hot |
| Jul | 31.3°C | 23.3°C | 170 mm | Hot |
| Aug | 29.4°C | 22.4°C | 242 mm | Hot |
| Sep | 30.9°C | 22.7°C | 162 mm | Hot |
| Oct | 35.2°C | 24°C | 32 mm | Very hot |
| Nov | 36.4°C | 23.6°C | 0 mm | Very hot |
| Dec | 34.8°C | 22.8°C | 0 mm | Hot |
Measured values for 2025. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com.
Important numbers
| International dialing code | +226 |
|---|
Popular apps
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Airlines & booking
Airlines based in Burkina Faso
- Air Burkina2J
Where to book flights and hotels
History
The history of Burkina Faso includes the history of various kingdoms within the country, such as the Mossi kingdoms, as well as the later French colonisation of the territory and its independence as the Republic of Upper Volta in 1960.
Source: Wikipedia
Cities 53
- Aribinda1
- Arly1
- Banfora1
- Barsalogho1
- Batie1
- Bobo Dioulasso2
- Bobo-Dioulasso5
- Bogande1
- Boulsa1
- Dano1
- Dedougou1
- Diapaga1
- Didyr1
- Diebougou1
- Djibo1
- Dori1
- Essakane Gold Mine1
- Fada N'gourma1
- Fada N’Gourma1
- Gaoua2
- Gorom-Gorom1
- Gourcy1
- Houndé1
- Kantchari1
- Kaya2
- Komin-Yanga1
- Kongoussi1
- Koudougou3
- Koupela1
- Koussaro1
- Leo1
- Manga1
- Nouna1
- Orodara1
- Other locations2
- Ouagadougou14
- Ouahigouya2
- Ouargaye1
- Pama1
- Po1
- Poura1
- Safane1
- Sebba1
- Seguenega1
- Sideradougou1
- Tambao1
- Tenado1
- Tenkodogo1
- Titao1
- Tougan1
- Zabré1
- Ziniaré1
- Zorgo1