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Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso
Centre-Est · Burkina Faso
Tenkodogo is a mid-size city in Centre-Est, Burkina Faso with a population of 61,936. Elevation: 778 ft (237 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
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About Tenkodogo
Tenkodogo is a town in southeastern Burkina Faso. It serves as the capital city of Boulgou Province and the Centre-Est Region of Burkina Faso with a population of 61,936 (2019). Tenkodogo was also the capital of the historic Tenkodogo Bissa-Mossi origin and considered to be root of all other Mossi Kingdoms, having been founded circa 1100. The literal translation of Tenkodogo is ancient-land.
People
Climate
| Population | 61,936 |
| Population Density | 4,371 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.7844°, -0.3718° |
| Timezone | Africa/Ouagadougou |
| Country | 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso |
| State / Province | Centre-Est |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.6 inches (828 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tenkodogo
Tenkodogo is a mid-size city in Burkina Faso (Centre-Est) with a population of 61,936. The city sits at an elevation of 778 feet (237 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Ouagadougou.
Climate in Tenkodogo
Tenkodogo has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (33.1°C), the coldest is Dec (23.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 902 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.9°F |
| 54% above Burkina Faso avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 14.2 sq mi (36.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,371/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.7844°N, 0.3718°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Ouagadougou |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 88°F (31°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 90°F (32°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 87°F (31°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in |
Tenkodogo has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 79°F in August to 90°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.4") and January the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Tenkodogo
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecole pastorale des Assemblées de Dieu | College | — | — |
Schools in Tenkodogo
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecole primaire de Gourgou | — | — | — | — |
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| Collège Marie Reine | — | — | — | — |
Libraries in Tenkodogo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tenkodogo
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Restaurants in Tenkodogo
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Tenkodogo
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tenkodogo
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tenkodogo
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Tenkodogo
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fada N'gourma Airport | FNG | Small Airport |
| Komin-Yanga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Koupela Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Manga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ouargaye Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tenkodogo Airport | TEG | Small Airport |
| Zabré Airport | XZA | Small Airport |
| Zorgo Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
Around Tenkodogo
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Tenkodogo
1 places within 15 km
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What is the population of Tenkodogo?
Tenkodogo has a population of 61,936 residents and is located in Burkina Faso. The population density is 4,371 people per square mile, spread across 14.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tenkodogo?
Tenkodogo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.6 inches.