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Sabou, Burkina Faso
Centre-Ouest · Burkina Faso
Sabou is a small city in Centre-Ouest, Burkina Faso with a population of 15,060. Elevation: 971 ft (296 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Sabou
Sabou is the capital of the Sabou Department of Boulkiemdé Province in central western Burkina Faso.
People
Climate
| Population | 15,060 |
| Population Density | 42 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.0667°, -2.2333° |
| Timezone | Africa/Ouagadougou |
| Country | 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso |
| State / Province | Centre-Ouest |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.2 inches (768 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sabou
Sabou is a small city in Burkina Faso (Centre-Ouest) with a population of 15,060. The city sits at an elevation of 971 feet (296 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Ouagadougou.
Climate in Sabou
Sabou has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (32.9°C), the coldest is Dec (23.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1014 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.8°F |
| 51% above Burkina Faso avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Area | 361.4 sq mi (936.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.0667°N, 2.2333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Ouagadougou |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 87°F (30°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 89°F (32°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 87°F (30°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in |
Sabou has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 77°F in January to 89°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.6") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in Sabou
61+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecole | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole franco-arabe | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire | - | - | - | - |
| Centre de formation | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire | - | - | - | - |
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| Ecole primaire de Sabou Centre | - | - | - | - |
| CEG | - | - | - | - |
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| Ecole primaire B | - | - | - | - |
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| Ecole primaire de Vella | - | - | - | - |
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| Lycée municipal de Sabou | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire de Namanéguéma | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire de Kougsin | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire | - | - | - | - |
| CEG de Ouézindougou | - | - | - | - |
| CEG de Naton | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole franco-arabe | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire de Naton | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire de Kontienaba | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole | - | - | - | - |
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| Ecole primiaire de Nibadgo | - | - | - | - |
| CEG de Nariou | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire de Nariou | - | - | - | - |
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| CEG de Nariou | - | - | - | - |
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| CEG de Sogpelcé | - | - | - | - |
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| Ecole primaire de Gogo | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire de Koulogozougou | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire de Gogo | - | - | - | - |
| CEG de Gogo | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée communal | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée municipal de Thyou | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire de Boutoko | - | - | - | - |
| CEG? | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sabou
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Bizi Inter | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rqdio Bizi Inter | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Sabou
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musée Rayimi à Issouka |
Libraries in Sabou
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Corner | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque ENS | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sabou
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| Marché de Bangozougou | |||||
| Marché de Bourou | |||||
| Marché de Gogo | |||||
| Marché de Goundi | |||||
| Marché de Kamsé | |||||
| Marché de Kilou | |||||
| Marché de Nabadogo | |||||
| Marché de Nariou | |||||
| Marché de Naton | |||||
| Marché de Nibagdo | |||||
| Marché de Ramongo | |||||
| Marché de Sabou | |||||
| Marché de Sam | |||||
| Marché de Savili | |||||
| Marché de Sogpelcé | |||||
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| Marché de Soula | |||||
| Marché de Thyou | |||||
| Marché de Tim-Tim | |||||
| Marché de Yézoanga | |||||
| Marché du Bourkina | |||||
| Marché du secteur 9 | |||||
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| Yaar de Ouessam |
Veterinaries in Sabou
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sabou
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sabou
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sabou
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sabou
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport | OUA | Large Airport |
| Didyr Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Koudougou Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Poura Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tenado Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sabou
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| La Poste |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sabou
What is the population of Sabou?
Sabou has a population of 15,060 residents and is located in Burkina Faso. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 361.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sabou?
Sabou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.2 inches.