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Pouytenga, Burkina Faso
Centre-Est · Burkina Faso
Pouytenga is a mid-size city in Centre-Est, Burkina Faso with a population of 96,469. Elevation: 1,043 ft (318 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
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About Pouytenga
Pouytenga is the capital and largest city in the Pouytenga Department of Kouritenga Province in Burkina Faso. It has a population of 96,469.
People
Climate
| Population | 96,469 |
| Population Density | 67 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.2516°, -0.4257° |
| Timezone | Africa/Ouagadougou |
| Country | 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso |
| State / Province | Centre-Est |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.9 inches (759 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Pouytenga
Pouytenga is a mid-size city in Burkina Faso (Centre-Est) with a population of 96,469. The city sits at an elevation of 1,043 feet (318 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Ouagadougou.
Climate in Pouytenga
Pouytenga has an average annual temperature of 27.4°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (33.2°C), the coldest is Dec (22.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 941 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 83.0°F |
| 54% above Burkina Faso avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Area | 1,436.7 sq mi (3,721.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 67/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.2516°N, 0.4257°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Ouagadougou |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 88°F (31°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 90°F (32°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in |
Pouytenga has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 78°F in January to 90°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Pouytenga
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lycée Kouritta | College | — | — |
Schools in Pouytenga
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecole Primaire | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole primaire | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole coranique | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole coranique | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Municipale de Pouytenga | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Pissy | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Privé Suzane Aourema | — | — | — | — |
| CEB I | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Pouytenga
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché de céréales (groumdaaga) | |||||
| Marché de Kanré | |||||
| Marché de Koupéla | |||||
| Marché de volailles | |||||
| Nouveau marché | |||||
| Poog-yang daaga | |||||
| Yaar |
Bus Stations in Pouytenga
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pouytenga
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Pouytenga
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Pouytenga
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Pouytenga
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bogande Airport | XBG | Small Airport |
| Boulsa Airport | XBO | Small Airport |
| Komin-Yanga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Koupela Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Manga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ouargaye Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tenkodogo Airport | TEG | Small Airport |
| Zorgo Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pouytenga
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| A D | |
| Mission catholique |
Quick Facts
Around Pouytenga
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Pouytenga?
Pouytenga has a population of 96,469 residents and is located in Burkina Faso. The population density is 67 people per square mile, spread across 1,436.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pouytenga?
Pouytenga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.9 inches.