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Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso
Nord · Burkina Faso
Ouahigouya is a large city in Nord, Burkina Faso with a population of 124,587. Elevation: 1,040 ft (317 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ouahigouya
Ouahigouya is a city in northern Burkina Faso, situated 182 kilometres northwest of Ouagadougou. It is the capital of the Yatenga Province and one of its subdivisions the Ouahigouya Department. It is also the biggest town in the Nord Region and the fourth largest city in the country with a population of 124,587 (2019)
People
Climate
| Population | 124,587 |
| Population Density | 402 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (317 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.5769°, -2.4179° |
| Timezone | Africa/Ouagadougou |
| Country | 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso |
| State / Province | Nord |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.0 inches (559 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ouahigouya
Ouahigouya is a large city in Burkina Faso (Nord) with a population of 124,587. The city sits at an elevation of 1,040 feet (317 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Ouagadougou.
Climate in Ouahigouya
Ouahigouya has an average annual temperature of 29.7°C (85°F). The hottest month is Apr (34.4°C), the coldest is Jan (25°C). Average annual precipitation is 707 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.4°F |
| 53% above Burkina Faso avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (317 m) |
| Area | 309.6 sq mi (801.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 402/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.5769°N, 2.4179°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Ouagadougou |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 85°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 89°F (32°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in |
Ouahigouya has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 75°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Ouahigouya
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEG de Gondologo | College | - | , |
| CEG de Gondologo | College | - | , |
| CEG de Gondologo | College | - | , |
| Centre de formation | College | - | , |
| Complexe scolaire de l'association Bilifou Bilifou | College | - | , |
| Complexe scolaire de l'association Bilifou Bilifou | College | - | , |
| Complexe scolaire de l'association Bilifou Bilifou | College | - | , |
| Complexe scolaire de l'association Bilifou Bilifou | College | - | , |
| ENEP de Ouahigouya | College | - | , |
| Institut supérieur de Gestion de Ouahigouya | College | - | , |
| Lycée communal | College | - | , |
| Lycée privé El 13 | College | - | , |
| Lycée privé Étoile d'or | College | - | , |
| Lycée privé Étoile d'or | College | - | , |
| Lycée privé Étoile d'or | College | - | , |
| Lycée privé Wend lassida | College | - | , |
| Lycée privé Wend lassida | College | - | , |
Schools in Ouahigouya
136+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPCD | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire de Kouba | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire de Zougouna | - | - | - | - |
| Projet d'école | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire de Behm | - | - | - | - |
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| Ecole primaire de Binda | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire de Toéssin | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire de Bolongo | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire de Zamioro | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire Tangazougou | - | - | - | - |
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| Lycée Moderne de l'Amitié (NEEED) | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire de Bissigaye A | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire de Bissigaye B | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire de Bassaouassa | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire de Bronakouli | - | - | - | - |
| CEG de Komsila | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire de Komsila | - | - | - | - |
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| Ecole primaire de Benbela | - | - | - | - |
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| Ecple primaire de Soubo | - | - | - | - |
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| Ecple primaire | - | - | - | - |
| Ecple primaire de Pirgo A | - | - | - | - |
| Ecple primaire de Pirgo B | - | - | - | - |
| CEG de Sissamba | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire de Sissamba | - | - | - | - |
| CEG | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire Somiaga B | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire Somiaga A | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire Nabdogo | - | - | - | - |
| CEG de Somiaga | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole franco-arabe | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole franco-arabe | - | - | - | - |
| Complexe scolaire | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée/CEG | - | - | - | - |
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| Lycée Municipal de Ouahigouya | - | - | - | - |
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| Collège privé Sainte-Marie | - | - | - | - |
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| Ecole | - | - | - | - |
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| Lycée Yamwaya (Antoine Rochet) | - | - | - | - |
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| CEG/Lycée | - | - | - | - |
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| Ecole primaire Wend-Puiré | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole franco-arabe | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire Nakombgo | - | - | - | - |
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| Ecole primaire du Secteur 15 | - | - | - | - |
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| Compexe Educatif Zoodo | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole franco-arabe | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire | - | - | - | - |
| CEG/Lycée | - | - | - | - |
| CEG/Lycée | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Yatenga | - | - | - | - |
| Complexe scolaire Pella | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire | - | - | - | - |
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| Ecole primaire de Baporé | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire de Zekin | - | - | - | - |
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| CEG de Youba | - | - | - | - |
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| Ecole primaire de Liligomdé | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire Bangarin | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole franco-arabe | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire de Rikou | - | - | - | - |
| CEG de Rikou | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire Zinkin | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole franco-arabe | - | - | - | - |
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| CEG de Bogoya | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire Tanlili | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée de Bogoya | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire Nong-Nééré | - | - | - | - |
| CEG/Lycée | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire de Gondologo | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire de Gondologo | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire | - | - | - | - |
| CEG | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire Bougoudgo | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire | - | - | - | - |
| Lyceé Yadega | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Yamwaya (Antoine Roche) | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ouahigouya
0 stations within ~55 km.
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Libraries in Ouahigouya
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ouahigouya
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
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| Marché communal | |||||
| Marché de Lougouri | |||||
| Marché de Sissamba | |||||
| Marché de Sodin | |||||
| Marché de Tangaye | |||||
| Marché de Youba | |||||
| Marché du secteur 13 |
Restaurants in Ouahigouya
149 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ouahigouya
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Ouahigouya
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ouahigouya
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ouahigouya
5 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ouahigouya
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ouahigouya
10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Ouahigouya
19 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ouahigouya
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ouahigouya
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gourcy Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ouahigouya Airport | OUG | Small Airport |
| Seguenega Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Titao Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tougan Airport | TUQ | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ouahigouya
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| BUREAU | |
| SONAPOST |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ouahigouya
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Adore avec nous | |
| Assemblies of God Church | |
| Cathédrale | |
| Cathédrale du Christ-Roi | |
| Mosquée | |
| Mosquée de fourma | |
| Mosquée de Gondologo | |
| Soeurs Notre Dame du Lac |
Quick Facts
Around Ouahigouya
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Ouahigouya?
Ouahigouya has a population of 124,587 residents and is located in Burkina Faso. The population density is 402 people per square mile, spread across 309.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ouahigouya?
Ouahigouya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches.