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Gorom-Gorom, Burkina Faso

Sahel · Burkina Faso

Gorom-Gorom is a small city in Sahel, Burkina Faso with a population of 9,752. Elevation: 899 ft (274 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,752 Population 6/sq mi density
899 ft Elevation 274 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
15.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Ouagadougou Timezone

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About Gorom-Gorom

Gorom-Gorom

Gorom-Gorom is a town in northern Burkina Faso. It is the capital of the Gorom-Gorom Department and Oudalan Province, in the Sahel Region. Gorom-Gorom is known for its weekly market, which is the largest in the country and attracts merchants from across the region.

People

Population9,752
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)
Rain15.2 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation899 ft (274 m)
Population9,752
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation899 ft (274 m)
Coordinates14.4429°, -0.2347°
TimezoneAfrica/Ouagadougou
Country🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
State / ProvinceSahel
Average Temperature84°F (29°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation15.2 inches (386 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gorom-Gorom

Gorom-Gorom is a small city in Burkina Faso (Sahel) with a population of 9,752. The city sits at an elevation of 899 feet (274 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Ouagadougou.

Gorom-Gorom has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 308 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 15.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 899 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average83.9°F
55% above Burkina Faso avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation899 ft (274 m)
Area1,625.0 sq mi (4,208.8 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates14.4429°N, 0.2347°W
TimezoneAfrica/Ouagadougou

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.2"
60% below Burkina Faso avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.35"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 80°F (26°C) 0.0 in
March 85°F (30°C) 0.1 in
April 90°F (32°C) 0.2 in
May 92°F (33°C) 0.6 in Warmest
June 89°F (32°C) 2.1 in
July 85°F (29°C) 4.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in Wettest
September 84°F (29°C) 2.4 in
October 87°F (30°C) 0.4 in
November 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in

Gorom-Gorom has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 75°F in January to 92°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (0.0").

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Farmers Markets in Gorom-Gorom

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché d'Oursi

Airports Near Gorom-Gorom

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aribinda AirportXARSmall Airport
Dori AirportDORSmall Airport
Gorom-Gorom AirportXGGSmall Airport
Peta Barabe Airfield-Small Airport
Tambao AirportTMQSmall 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 Gorom-Gorom

What is the population of Gorom-Gorom?

Gorom-Gorom has a population of 9,752 residents and is located in Burkina Faso. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 1,625.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gorom-Gorom?

Gorom-Gorom has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.2 inches.

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