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Fara Department, Burkina Faso
Boucle du Mouhoun · Burkina Faso
Fara Department is a small city in Boucle du Mouhoun, Burkina Faso with a population of 20,434. Elevation: 866 ft (264 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
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About Fara Department
Fara is a department or commune of Balé Province in southern Burkina Faso. Its capital is the town of Fara. According to the 2019 census the department has a population of 60,972.
People
Climate
| Population | 20,434 |
| Population Density | 51 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.5294°, -2.7680° |
| Timezone | Africa/Ouagadougou |
| Country | 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso |
| State / Province | Boucle du Mouhoun |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.4 inches (847 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Fara Department
Fara Department is a small city in Burkina Faso (Boucle du Mouhoun) with a population of 20,434. The city sits at an elevation of 866 feet (264 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Ouagadougou.
Climate in Fara Department
Fara Department has an average annual temperature of 28.9°C (84°F). The hottest month is Apr (33.3°C), the coldest is Jan (25.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 914 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.5°F |
| 53% above Burkina Faso avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Area | 401.6 sq mi (1,040.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.5294°N, 2.7680°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Ouagadougou |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 88°F (31°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 89°F (32°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 87°F (30°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in |
Fara Department has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 79°F in August to 89°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.4") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in Fara Department
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecole primaire | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole primaire | — | — | — | — |
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Castles in Fara Department
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Fara Department
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dano Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Diebougou Airport | XDE | Small Airport |
| Houndé Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Koudougou Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Leo Airport | XLU | Small Airport |
| Poura Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Safane Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tenado Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yaramoko Gold Mine Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Fara Department
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Saint Jean de Fara |
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What is the population of Fara Department?
Fara Department has a population of 20,434 residents and is located in Burkina Faso. The population density is 51 people per square mile, spread across 401.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Fara Department?
Fara Department has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.4 inches.