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Gourcy, Burkina Faso

Nord · Burkina Faso

Gourcy is a mid-size city in Nord, Burkina Faso with a population of 40,141. Elevation: 1,086 ft (331 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

40,141 Population 91/sq mi density
1,086 ft Elevation 331 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
23.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Ouagadougou Timezone

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About Gourcy

Gourcy is a town in the Gourcy Department in the province of Zondoma in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of Zondoma Province.

People

Population40,141
Density91/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain23.6 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation1,086 ft (331 m)
Population40,141
Population Density91 / sq mi
Elevation1,086 ft (331 m)
Coordinates13.2078°, -2.3589°
TimezoneAfrica/Ouagadougou
Country🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
State / ProvinceNord
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation23.6 inches (599 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gourcy

Gourcy is a mid-size city in Burkina Faso (Nord) with a population of 40,141. The city sits at an elevation of 1,086 feet (331 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Ouagadougou.

Climate in Gourcy

Gourcy has an average annual temperature of 28°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (33.4°C), the coldest is Dec (23.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 898 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.1°C / 75°F 12.8° / 37° 0.0
Feb 26.9°C / 80°F 15.2° / 39.8° 0.0
Mar 31.2°C / 88°F 19.3° / 42.4° 6.9
Apr 33.4°C / 92°F 22.3° / 43.7° 23.5
May 33.2°C / 92°F 24.4° / 43.2° 66.4
Jun 30.8°C / 87°F 23.3° / 40.4° 113.5
Jul 28.1°C / 83°F 22.1° / 38° 182.0
Aug 26.3°C / 79°F 21.5° / 33° 279.9
Sep 26.6°C / 80°F 21.5° / 33.7° 161.3
Oct 27.1°C / 81°F 18.8° / 35.5° 64.7
Nov 25.2°C / 77°F 14.7° / 35.7° 0.3
Dec 23.7°C / 75°F 13° / 36° 0.0
Gourcy has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 293 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 23.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,086 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average82.1°F
52% above Burkina Faso avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,086 ft (331 m)
Area442.2 sq mi (1,145.2 km²)
Population Density91/sq mi
Coordinates13.2078°N, 2.3589°W
TimezoneAfrica/Ouagadougou

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.6"
38% below Burkina Faso avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.01"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
March 86°F (30°C) 0.1 in
April 89°F (32°C) 0.4 in
May 90°F (32°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 86°F (30°C) 3.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in
August 79°F (26°C) 7.0 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 4.1 in
October 83°F (28°C) 1.0 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
December 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in

Gourcy has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 75°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.0") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Gourcy

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole primaire de Kanda-Kanda
Ecole primaire de Pouima
Lycée Provincial du Zondoma(LPZ)
École de Baszaïdo
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Radio Stations near Gourcy

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Gourcy

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
bibliothèque0.0

Farmers Markets in Gourcy

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché de Gourcy
Marché de Kogola
Marché de Kouni
Marché de Minima
Marché de Niességa
Marché de Pougyango
Marché de Ridimbo
Marché de Tarba
Marché de Zembélé
Yaar de Kasséba-Samo
Yaar de Kibilo

Restaurants in Gourcy

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant
Restaurant du LPZ

Monuments in Gourcy

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mausolée

Clinics in Gourcy

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BF #414268308

Bus Stations in Gourcy

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gare de staf
Gare STAF
Gare StaffGourcy

Airports Near Gourcy

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Didyr AirportSmall Airport
Gourcy AirportSmall Airport
Ouahigouya AirportOUGSmall Airport
Seguenega AirportSmall Airport
Titao AirportSmall Airport
Tougan AirportTUQSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gourcy

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Sonapost

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gourcy

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Eglise

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation
325 m (1,066 ft)
Twinned With
Alpignano, Grugliasco

🇧🇫 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 Gourcy

What is the population of Gourcy?

Gourcy has a population of 40,141 residents and is located in Burkina Faso. The population density is 91 people per square mile, spread across 442.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gourcy?

Gourcy has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.6 inches.

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