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Gomboussougou, Burkina Faso

Centre-Sud · Burkina Faso

Gomboussougou is a small city in Centre-Sud, Burkina Faso with a population of 15,336. Elevation: 886 ft (270 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

15,336 Population 40/sq mi density
886 ft Elevation 270 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
32.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Ouagadougou Timezone

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About Gomboussougou

Gomboussougou is a rural village in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of Gomboussougou Department in Zoundwéogo.

People

Population15,336
Density40/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain32.6 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation886 ft (270 m)
Population15,336
Population Density40 / sq mi
Elevation886 ft (270 m)
Coordinates11.4261°, -0.7728°
TimezoneAfrica/Ouagadougou
Country🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
State / ProvinceCentre-Sud
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation32.6 inches (828 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gomboussougou

Gomboussougou is a small city in Burkina Faso (Centre-Sud) with a population of 15,336. The city sits at an elevation of 886 feet (270 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Ouagadougou.

Climate in Gomboussougou

Gomboussougou has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (32.8°C), the coldest is Dec (23.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 958 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.6°C / 76°F 13.3° / 37.2° 0.0
Feb 27.5°C / 82°F 16.4° / 39.9° 0.0
Mar 31.9°C / 89°F 20.5° / 42.4° 6.3
Apr 32.8°C / 91°F 23.4° / 42.9° 24.2
May 31.3°C / 88°F 24° / 41.4° 71.3
Jun 28.9°C / 84°F 22.4° / 38.8° 112.3
Jul 27.1°C / 81°F 21.8° / 35.8° 203.9
Aug 25.9°C / 79°F 21.3° / 32.3° 257.4
Sep 26.1°C / 79°F 21.6° / 32.2° 202.8
Oct 26.6°C / 80°F 19.5° / 34.3° 79.5
Nov 25.5°C / 78°F 15° / 35.1° 0.9
Dec 23.6°C / 75°F 13° / 35.5° 0.0
Gomboussougou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 886 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average82.6°F
53% above Burkina Faso avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation886 ft (270 m)
Area385.8 sq mi (999.1 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates11.4261°N, 0.7728°W
TimezoneAfrica/Ouagadougou

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.6"
14% below Burkina Faso avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.08"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 84°F (29°C) 0.1 in
March 88°F (31°C) 0.4 in
April 89°F (32°C) 1.3 in Warmest
May 87°F (30°C) 3.3 in
June 83°F (28°C) 4.1 in
July 80°F (26°C) 6.5 in
August 78°F (26°C) 9.1 in Coldest, Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in
October 82°F (28°C) 1.7 in
November 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in

Gomboussougou has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 78°F in August to 89°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.1") and January the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Gomboussougou

Institution Type Founded Website
Lycée Départemental de Bagré College

Schools in Gomboussougou

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
école
maternelle
école
École
École
École
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Airports Near Gomboussougou

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Koupela AirportSmall Airport
Manga AirportSmall Airport
Navrongo AirportSmall Airport
Po AirportPUPSmall Airport
Tenkodogo AirportTEGSmall Airport
Zabré AirportXZASmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Ouagadougou

🇧🇫 About Burkina Faso

Capital Ouagadougou
Population 19,751,535
Area 274,200 km²
GDP (USD) $20,112,614,449
GDP per capita $873
HDI 0.449
Life expectancy 61.1 years
Internet users 17.0%
Urban population 27.8%
Currency XOF (Franc)
Languages French
Calling code +226
TLD .bf
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gomboussougou

What is the population of Gomboussougou?

Gomboussougou has a population of 15,336 residents and is located in Burkina Faso. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 385.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gomboussougou?

Gomboussougou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.6 inches.

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