Sign In Register

Kouka, Burkina Faso

Centre-Nord · Burkina Faso

Kouka is a small city in Centre-Nord, Burkina Faso with a population of 17,286. Elevation: 1,040 ft (317 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

17,286 Population 11/sq mi density
1,040 ft Elevation 317 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
23.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Ouagadougou Timezone

Discover Kouka, Burkina Faso

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Kouka

Kouka is a village in Kongoussi Department, Bam Province, Burkina Faso.

People

Population17,286
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain23.7 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation1,040 ft (317 m)
Population17,286
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation1,040 ft (317 m)
Coordinates13.4345°, -1.6136°
TimezoneAfrica/Ouagadougou
Country🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
State / ProvinceCentre-Nord
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation23.7 inches (601 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kouka

Kouka is a small city in Burkina Faso (Centre-Nord) with a population of 17,286. The city sits at an elevation of 1,040 feet (317 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Ouagadougou.

Climate in Kouka

Kouka has an average annual temperature of 28.1°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (33.8°C), the coldest is Jan (23.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 815 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.5°C / 74°F 12.2° / 36.2° 0.0
Feb 26.2°C / 79°F 14.4° / 39.2° 0.0
Mar 30.7°C / 87°F 18.7° / 42° 3.9
Apr 33.5°C / 92°F 22.2° / 43.7° 8.4
May 33.8°C / 93°F 24.8° / 43.5° 66.9
Jun 31.6°C / 89°F 23.6° / 41.9° 87.5
Jul 28.6°C / 83°F 22.5° / 39° 192.3
Aug 26.5°C / 80°F 21.5° / 33.4° 270.1
Sep 26.8°C / 80°F 21.4° / 34.2° 143.0
Oct 27.4°C / 81°F 18.7° / 36° 42.5
Nov 25.4°C / 78°F 15° / 35.6° 0.2
Dec 23.5°C / 74°F 12.9° / 35.9° 0.0
Kouka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 82°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 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,040 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average82.7°F
53% above Burkina Faso avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,040 ft (317 m)
Area1,586.8 sq mi (4,109.8 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates13.4345°N, 1.6136°W
TimezoneAfrica/Ouagadougou

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"
38% below Burkina Faso avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.28"
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 (26°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) 1.4 in Warmest
June 87°F (30°C) 3.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in
August 80°F (27°C) 7.3 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in
October 84°F (29°C) 0.8 in
November 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
December 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in

Kouka has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 75°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (0.0").

View full weather details →

Schools in Kouka

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire de Nongsom
École primaire de Zinigma
École primaire de Rambo-Watinooma
École primaire de Kouka
École primaire de Lourfa
École primaire de Sam
École primaire de Lourgou
École primaire de Bogonam
École primaire de Koumbango
Lycée de Lourgou
View full schools details →

Farmers Markets in Kouka

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Temnaoré

Veterinaries in Kouka

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Garbal de Bogonam

Airports Near Kouka

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barsalogho AirportSmall Airport
Djibo AirportXDJSmall Airport
Kaya AirportXKYSmall Airport
Kongoussi AirportSmall Airport
Ouahigouya AirportOUGSmall Airport
Seguenega AirportSmall Airport
Titao AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Ouagadougou

🇧🇫 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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Kouka.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Kouka

What is the population of Kouka?

Kouka has a population of 17,286 residents and is located in Burkina Faso. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 1,586.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kouka?

Kouka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.7 inches.

Nearby Cities

Compare Kouka with another city: