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Kongoussi, Burkina Faso
Centre-Nord · Burkina Faso
Kongoussi is a mid-size city in Centre-Nord, Burkina Faso with a population of 53,627. Elevation: 1,083 ft (330 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
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About Kongoussi
Kongoussi is a city located in Bam Province in central Burkina Faso, one of the world's poorest countries. It has a population of 53,627 (2019) and is the provincial capital. Mooré, the language of the Mossi people, is spoken along with French, common among those who have attended school or spent time further afield.
People
Climate
| Population | 53,627 |
| Population Density | 34 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.3258°, -1.5347° |
| Timezone | Africa/Ouagadougou |
| Country | 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso |
| State / Province | Centre-Nord |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.0 inches (635 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kongoussi
Kongoussi is a mid-size city in Burkina Faso (Centre-Nord) with a population of 53,627. The city sits at an elevation of 1,083 feet (330 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Ouagadougou.
Climate in Kongoussi
Kongoussi has an average annual temperature of 28.2°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (33.9°C), the coldest is Dec (23.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 740 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.7°F |
| 53% above Burkina Faso avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Area | 1,586.8 sq mi (4,109.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.3258°N, 1.5347°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Ouagadougou |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°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 | 90°F (32°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in |
Kongoussi has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 76°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in Kongoussi
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collègue Amitié | — | — | — | — |
| Collège amitié 1 de Kongoussi | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée provincial de kongoussi LPK | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Kongoussi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché de Temnaoré |
Gas Stations in Kongoussi
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kongoussi
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Barsalogho Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kaya Airport | XKY | Small Airport |
| Kongoussi Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Seguenega Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Titao Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kongoussi
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| open air mosque | |
| Paroisse Notre Dame du Lac | |
| Soeurs Notre Dame du Lac | |
| Soeurs SIC | |
| Soeurs SIC |
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What is the population of Kongoussi?
Kongoussi has a population of 53,627 residents and is located in Burkina Faso. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 1,586.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kongoussi?
Kongoussi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.0 inches.