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Bourzanga, Burkina Faso
Centre-Nord · Burkina Faso
Bourzanga is a small city in Centre-Nord, Burkina Faso with a population of 27,213. Elevation: 1,086 ft (331 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
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About Bourzanga
Bourzanga is the capital of the Bourzanga Department of Bam Province in northern Burkina Faso. The town contains an ancient necropolis that was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on April 9, 1996, due to its purported universal cultural importance.
People
Climate
| Population | 27,213 |
| Population Density | 17 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,086 ft (331 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.6781°, -1.5461° |
| Timezone | Africa/Ouagadougou |
| Country | 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso |
| State / Province | Centre-Nord |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 20.5 inches (520 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bourzanga
Bourzanga is a small city in Burkina Faso (Centre-Nord) with a population of 27,213. The city sits at an elevation of 1,086 feet (331 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Ouagadougou.
Climate in Bourzanga
Bourzanga has an average annual temperature of 28.2°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (33.9°C), the coldest is Dec (23.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 740 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.9°F |
| 54% above Burkina Faso avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,086 ft (331 m) |
| Area | 1,586.8 sq mi (4,109.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.6781°N, 1.5461°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Ouagadougou |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| March | 85°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 90°F (32°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 91°F (33°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 85°F (29°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in |
Bourzanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 75°F in January to 91°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.6") and February the driest (0.0").
Farmers Markets in Bourzanga
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché de Temnaoré |
Airports Near Bourzanga
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aribinda Airport | XAR | Small Airport |
| Barsalogho Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Djibo Airport | XDJ | Small Airport |
| Kaya Airport | XKY | Small Airport |
| Kongoussi Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Seguenega Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Titao Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Bourzanga?
Bourzanga has a population of 27,213 residents and is located in Burkina Faso. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 1,586.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bourzanga?
Bourzanga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.5 inches.