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Ouargaye, Burkina Faso
Centre-Est · Burkina Faso
Ouargaye is a small city in Centre-Est, Burkina Faso with a population of 13,431. Elevation: 958 ft (292 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
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About Ouargaye
Ouargaye is a town located in the province of Koulpélogo in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of Koulpélogo Province. Ouargaye is twinned with Fougères in Brittany, France.
People
Climate
| Population | 13,431 |
| Population Density | 75 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.5020°, 0.0589° |
| Timezone | Africa/Ouagadougou |
| Country | 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso |
| State / Province | Centre-Est |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.2 inches (842 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ouargaye
Ouargaye is a small city in Burkina Faso (Centre-Est) with a population of 13,431. The city sits at an elevation of 958 feet (292 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Ouagadougou.
Climate in Ouargaye
Ouargaye has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (32.5°C), the coldest is Dec (23.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 980 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.8°F |
| 53% above Burkina Faso avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Area | 179.5 sq mi (465.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 75/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.5020°N, 0.0589°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Ouagadougou |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 89°F (31°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 90°F (32°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 87°F (31°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 0.0 in |
Ouargaye has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 79°F in August to 90°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.1") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in Ouargaye
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecole Publique de Yondé | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Ouargaye
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché | |||||
| Marché de Boussirabogo | |||||
| Marché de Komin-Yanga | |||||
| Marché de Ouargaye | |||||
| Marché de Salembaoré | |||||
| Marché de Sougoudi | |||||
| Marché de Yondé | |||||
| Yaar de Baoghin | |||||
| Yaar de Kiougou-Douré | |||||
| Yaar de Kisbouga |
Restaurants in Ouargaye
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Ouargaye
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Djangou Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fada N'gourma Airport | FNG | Small Airport |
| Komin-Yanga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Koupela Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ouargaye Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pama Airport | XPA | Small Airport |
| Tenkodogo Airport | TEG | Small Airport |
| Zabré Airport | XZA | Small Airport |
| Zorgo Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Ouargaye?
Ouargaye has a population of 13,431 residents and is located in Burkina Faso. The population density is 75 people per square mile, spread across 179.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ouargaye?
Ouargaye has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.2 inches.