Karankasso, Burkina Faso
Hauts-Bassins · Burkina Faso
Karankasso is a small city in Hauts-Bassins, Burkina Faso with a population of 15,474. Elevation: 1,155 ft (352 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Karankasso
Karangasso-Sambla, sometimes known as Karankasso, is the capital of the Karangasso-Sambla Department, Houet Province, Hauts-Bassins Region, Burkina Faso it is located along a main road 45 kilometres away from Bobo-Dioulasso. Reports on malaria in young children have been carried out in Karankasso showing a large difference in infection rates between wet and dry seasons. Karankasso is the largest community home to the Sambla people, it has a health center but healthcare has been reported to be poor in Karankasso. In 1993, 25 people died of measles in Karankasso. Karankasso's population does not have access to electricity, phone lines or education, so many people use radios instead. Karankasso's people mainly use bicycles or bush-taxis for transportation.
People
Climate
| Population | 15,474 |
| Elevation | 1,155 ft (352 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.2219°, -4.6442° |
| Timezone | Africa/Ouagadougou |
| Country | 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso |
| State / Province | Hauts-Bassins |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.5 inches (978 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Karankasso
Karankasso is a small city in Burkina Faso (Hauts-Bassins) with a population of 15,474. The city sits at an elevation of 1,155 feet (352 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Ouagadougou.
Climate in Karankasso
Karankasso has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (31.3°C), the coldest is Dec (23.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1234 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.6°F |
| 51% above Burkina Faso avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,155 ft (352 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.2219°N, 4.6442°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Ouagadougou |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 86°F (30°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 87°F (31°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 85°F (30°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.9 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in |
Karankasso has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 78°F in January to 87°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.3") and January the driest (0.0").
Airports Near Karankasso
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bobo Dioulasso Airport | BOY | Large Airport |
| Banfora Airport | BNR | Small Airport |
| Orodara Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sideradougou Airport | - | Small Airport |
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Karankasso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 38.5 inches.
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