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Gaoua, Burkina Faso
Sud-Ouest · Burkina Faso
Gaoua is a mid-size city in Sud-Ouest, Burkina Faso with a population of 45,284. Elevation: 1,106 ft (337 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Gaoua
Gaoua is a market town in southern Burkina Faso. The population was 45,284 in a 2019 census. Located in the red earth, green hills, and fast flowing streams of southwestern Burkina Faso, Gaoua is the capital of Poni Province and forms a sort of capital for the sacred rites and bush lore of the Lobi peoples. According to local myth, Gaoua was founded when the Lobi migrated across from northern Ghana where they found the Gan people occupying the territory. As a result, they named the trek across to Gaoua Gan-houo meaning "route of the Gan people".
People
Climate
| Population | 45,284 |
| Population Density | 96 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,106 ft (337 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.3314°, -3.1820° |
| Timezone | Africa/Ouagadougou |
| Country | 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso |
| State / Province | Sud-Ouest |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.6 inches (1,006 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Gaoua
Gaoua is a mid-size city in Burkina Faso (Sud-Ouest) with a population of 45,284. The city sits at an elevation of 1,106 feet (337 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Ouagadougou.
Climate in Gaoua
Gaoua has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (31.2°C), the coldest is Jan (25.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1075 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.2°F |
| 50% above Burkina Faso avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,106 ft (337 m) |
| Area | 469.8 sq mi (1,216.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 96/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.3314°N, 3.1820°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Ouagadougou |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 87°F (30°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in |
Gaoua has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 78°F in August to 87°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (0.1").
Schools in Gaoua
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lycée Municipal de Gaoua | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole de formation des enseignants du Primaire | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Professionnel Régional Doma SOME de Gaoua | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Gaoua
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Gaoua
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musée des Civilisations du Sud-Ouest |
Farmers Markets in Gaoua
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché de Gaoua |
Restaurants in Gaoua
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Gaoua
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Gaoua
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gaoua
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gaoua
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Gaoua
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Batie Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Diebougou Airport | XDE | Small Airport |
| Gaoua Airport | XGA | Small Airport |
| Wa Airport | WZA | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Gaoua
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Sonapost |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Gaoua
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ruines de Loropéni |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gaoua
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cathédrale du Sacré-Cœur de Gaoua |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gaoua
What is the population of Gaoua?
Gaoua has a population of 45,284 residents and is located in Burkina Faso. The population density is 96 people per square mile, spread across 469.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gaoua?
Gaoua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.6 inches.