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Koudougou, Burkina Faso
Centre-Ouest · Burkina Faso
Koudougou is a large city in Centre-Ouest, Burkina Faso with a population of 160,239. Elevation: 922 ft (281 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Koudougou
Koudougou is a city in Burkina Faso's Boulkiemdé Province. It is located 75 kilometres (47 mi) west of Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso. With a population of 160,239 (2019) it is the third most populous city in Burkina Faso after Ouagadougou and Bobo Dioulasso, and is mainly inhabited by the Gurunsi and Mossi ethnic groups. Koudougou is situated on the only railway line in Burkina Faso and has some small industries, a market, a university and provincial government offices.
People
Climate
| Population | 160,239 |
| Population Density | 7,671 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.2519°, -2.3669° |
| Timezone | Africa/Ouagadougou |
| Country | 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso |
| State / Province | Centre-Ouest |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.3 inches (745 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Koudougou
Koudougou is a large city in Burkina Faso (Centre-Ouest) with a population of 160,239. The city sits at an elevation of 922 feet (281 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Ouagadougou.
Climate in Koudougou
Koudougou has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (33.3°C), the coldest is Dec (23.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 976 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.3°F |
| 52% above Burkina Faso avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Area | 20.9 sq mi (54.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,671/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.2519°N, 2.3669°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Ouagadougou |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 87°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 89°F (32°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 87°F (31°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 83°F (29°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in |
Koudougou has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 77°F in January to 89°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Koudougou
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burkina Institute of Technology | College | - | Visit → |
| Centre de formation religieux | College | - | , |
| Ecole Normale Supérieure de Koudougou | College | - | , |
| germinal | College | - | , |
| Lycée Municipal de Ténado | College | - | , |
| Université Norbert Zongo | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Koudougou
38 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lycée Taal M'bi | - | - | - | - |
| LPAC K | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire | - | - | - | - |
| Collège et Lycée | - | - | - | - |
| École d'application ENS | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Technique | - | - | - | - |
| Centre de Formation Beneb Nooma | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Nationale de Santé Publique (ENSP) | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Privée Protestante | - | - | - | - |
| Lyceé Technique Maurice Yaméogo | - | - | - | - |
| sougri Nooma | - | - | - | - |
| Direction Regionale de l'Enseignement de Base du Centre Ouest | - | - | - | - |
| Ecoles Primaires EST de KOUDOUGOU | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Centre A &B | - | - | - | - |
| Wend Penga | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Germinal | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Filles du Cœur de Marie | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Schorge | - | - | - | - |
| Complexe Scolaire Bangre Veenem | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire | - | - | - | - |
| saint jean baptiste | - | - | - | - |
| centre d'eveil et d'education prescolaire | - | - | - | - |
| centre d'éveil et d'education préscolaire | - | - | - | - |
| Pharmacie ZOODO | - | - | - | - |
| cours Placide YAMEOGO | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire | - | - | - | - |
| Cours Placide Yameogo | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole | - | - | - | - |
| Ancien Centre FJA | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Koudougou
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Biwi Inter | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Koudougou
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musée Rayimi à Issouka |
Libraries in Koudougou
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Corner | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque ENS | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Koudougou
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| Marché Couvert de Koudougou | |||||
| Marché de Bangozougou | |||||
| Marché de Gogo | |||||
| Marché de Goundi | |||||
| Marché de Koukouldi | |||||
| Marché de Kyon | |||||
| Marché de Nariou | |||||
| Marché de Nibagdo | |||||
| Marché de Ramongo | |||||
| Marché de Sabou | |||||
| Marché de Sogpelcé | |||||
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| Marché du Bourkina | |||||
| Marché du secteur 9 | |||||
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| Yaar de Ouessam |
Restaurants in Koudougou
14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Koudougou
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Koudougou
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Koudougou
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Koudougou
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Koudougou
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Koudougou
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Koudougou
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Koudougou
12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Koudougou
8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Koudougou
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Koudougou
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Didyr Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Koudougou Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Poura Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tenado Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Koudougou
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Direction Provinciale de l'Enseignement de Base et de l'Alphabetisation | |
| SONAPoOST |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Koudougou
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ahamadiya | |
| Cathédrale Saint-Augustin de Koudougou | |
| eglise | |
| Eglise Baptiste Fondamentale de la Victoire | |
| Eglise Bourkina | |
| Église Bourkina | |
| Église Bourkina | |
| Eglise Centrale Jerusalem (AD) | |
| Eglise Saint Joseph Mukassa | |
| Grotte | |
| Mosquee centrale | |
| Mosquée du Secteur 10 |
Quick Facts
Around Koudougou
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Koudougou
1 places within 15 km
- • Résidence AMADOU
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What is the population of Koudougou?
Koudougou has a population of 160,239 residents and is located in Burkina Faso. The population density is 7,671 people per square mile, spread across 20.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Koudougou?
Koudougou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.3 inches.