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Pissila, Burkina Faso

Centre-Nord · Burkina Faso

Pissila is a small city in Centre-Nord, Burkina Faso with a population of 23,420. Elevation: 1,024 ft (312 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

23,420 Population 6/sq mi density
1,024 ft Elevation 312 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
24.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Ouagadougou Timezone

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About Pissila

Pissila is a town, with a population of 23,420, in the province of Sanmatenga in Burkina Faso.

People

Population23,420
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain24.5 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation1,024 ft (312 m)
Population23,420
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation1,024 ft (312 m)
Coordinates13.1642°, -0.8225°
TimezoneAfrica/Ouagadougou
Country🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
State / ProvinceCentre-Nord
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation24.5 inches (622 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pissila

Pissila is a small city in Burkina Faso (Centre-Nord) with a population of 23,420. The city sits at an elevation of 1,024 feet (312 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 24.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Ouagadougou.

Climate in Pissila

Pissila has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (33.6°C), the coldest is Dec (22.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 883 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23°C / 73°F 12° / 36° 0.0
Feb 26°C / 79°F 14.7° / 39° 0.0
Mar 31.1°C / 88°F 19.4° / 42.1° 3.5
Apr 33.6°C / 92°F 22.6° / 43.5° 6.1
May 33.2°C / 92°F 24.9° / 43.1° 44.3
Jun 30.3°C / 86°F 23° / 40.5° 129.1
Jul 27.8°C / 82°F 22° / 37.3° 213.4
Aug 26.4°C / 80°F 21.4° / 32.9° 269.3
Sep 26.7°C / 80°F 21.5° / 33.8° 171.8
Oct 26.9°C / 80°F 18.6° / 35.4° 45.3
Nov 24.6°C / 76°F 14.1° / 34.9° 0.1
Dec 22.5°C / 72°F 11.8° / 35° 0.0
Pissila has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 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 24.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,024 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average82.6°F
53% above Burkina Faso avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,024 ft (312 m)
Area4,070.3 sq mi (10,542.1 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates13.1642°N, 0.8225°W
TimezoneAfrica/Ouagadougou

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.5"
36% below Burkina Faso avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.64"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
March 86°F (30°C) 0.1 in
April 90°F (32°C) 0.5 in Warmest
May 90°F (32°C) 1.6 in
June 86°F (30°C) 3.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in
August 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 4.3 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

Pissila has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 76°F in January to 90°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Pissila

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole primaire de Zanrin-Peulh - - - -
Ecole primaire de Koalma - - - -
Ecole primaire de Tambdogo - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Pissila

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché
Marché d'Ipala
Marché d'Issaogo
Marché de Firka
Marché de Kaoghin-Sanrgo
Marché de Koalma
Marché de Komsilga
Marché de Lédéré
Marché de Noaka
Marché de Ouanobian
Marché de Pissila
Marché de Poulallé
Marché de Tambdogo
Marché de Tibtenga
Marché de Toéghin
Yaar de Lébda

Airports Near Pissila

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barsalogho Airport-Small Airport
Bogande AirportXBGSmall Airport
Boulsa AirportXBOSmall Airport
Kaya AirportXKYSmall Airport
Kongoussi Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pissila

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Notre Dame de l'Assomption
Soeurs de Jésus au Temple

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation
312 m (1,024 ft)

🇧🇫 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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pissila

What is the population of Pissila?

Pissila has a population of 23,420 residents and is located in Burkina Faso. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 4,070.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pissila?

Pissila 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 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.5 inches.

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