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Korsimoro, Burkina Faso
Centre-Nord · Burkina Faso
Korsimoro is a small city in Centre-Nord, Burkina Faso with a population of 18,875. Elevation: 961 ft (293 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Korsimoro
Korsimoro is a town and the capital of the Korsimoro Department, in the Sanmatenga Province of central Burkina Faso. It is situated at 70 km NNE of Ouagadougou on the main road to Kaya. It had a population of 18,875 (2019).
People
Climate
| Population | 18,875 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.8251°, -1.0674° |
| Timezone | Africa/Ouagadougou |
| Country | 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso |
| State / Province | Centre-Nord |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.7 inches (679 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Korsimoro
Korsimoro is a small city in Burkina Faso (Centre-Nord) with a population of 18,875. The city sits at an elevation of 961 feet (293 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 26.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Ouagadougou.
Climate in Korsimoro
Korsimoro has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (33.1°C), the coldest is Dec (22.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 903 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 83.1°F |
| 54% above Burkina Faso avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Area | 4,070.3 sq mi (10,542.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.8251°N, 1.0674°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Ouagadougou |
Precipitation & Snow
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Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 87°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 91°F (33°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in |
Korsimoro has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 76°F in January to 91°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in Korsimoro
57+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
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Farmers Markets in Korsimoro
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Veterinaries in Korsimoro
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Korsimoro
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Airports Near Korsimoro
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
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| Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport | OUA | Large Airport |
| Barsalogho Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Boulsa Airport | XBO | Small Airport |
| Kaya Airport | XKY | Small Airport |
| Kongoussi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Zorgo Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Korsimoro?
Korsimoro has a population of 18,875 residents and is located in Burkina Faso. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 4,070.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Korsimoro?
Korsimoro 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 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.7 inches.