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Zorgo, Burkina Faso

Plateau-Central · Burkina Faso

Zorgo is a mid-size city in Plateau-Central, Burkina Faso with a population of 35,398. Elevation: 1,024 ft (312 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

35,398 Population 20/sq mi density
1,024 ft Elevation 312 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
29.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Ouagadougou Timezone

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About Zorgo

Zorgo

Zorgho is the capital of the Zorgho Department of Ganzourgou Province in Burkina Faso.

People

Population35,398
Density20/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain29.6 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation1,024 ft (312 m)
Population35,398
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation1,024 ft (312 m)
Coordinates12.2492°, -0.6153°
TimezoneAfrica/Ouagadougou
Country🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
State / ProvincePlateau-Central
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation29.6 inches (752 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zorgo

Zorgo is a mid-size city in Burkina Faso (Plateau-Central) with a population of 35,398. 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 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Ouagadougou.

Climate in Zorgo

Zorgo 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24°C / 75°F 12.9° / 36.8° 0.0
Feb 26.9°C / 80°F 15.8° / 39.5° 0.0
Mar 31.5°C / 89°F 20.2° / 42.2° 4.4
Apr 33.1°C / 91°F 22.7° / 43° 16.3
May 31.8°C / 89°F 24.1° / 42.1° 62.8
Jun 29.4°C / 85°F 22.4° / 39.6° 107.1
Jul 27.4°C / 81°F 21.9° / 36.8° 190.9
Aug 26.1°C / 79°F 21.3° / 32.9° 265.0
Sep 26.3°C / 79°F 21.4° / 33.3° 192.1
Oct 26.8°C / 80°F 19.2° / 35.3° 63.6
Nov 25.2°C / 77°F 14.4° / 35.4° 0.3
Dec 23.1°C / 74°F 12.5° / 35.5° 0.0
Zorgo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 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 29.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,024 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average82.7°F
53% above Burkina Faso avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,024 ft (312 m)
Area1,800.5 sq mi (4,663.2 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates12.2492°N, 0.6153°W
TimezoneAfrica/Ouagadougou

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.6"
22% below Burkina Faso avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
March 87°F (31°C) 0.2 in
April 90°F (32°C) 0.8 in Warmest
May 88°F (31°C) 2.5 in
June 85°F (30°C) 4.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in
August 79°F (26°C) 8.6 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in
October 83°F (28°C) 1.3 in
November 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in
December 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in

Zorgo has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 78°F in January to 90°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.6") and January the driest (0.0").

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Farmers Markets in Zorgo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché
Marché de céréales (groumdaaga)
Marché de Kanré
Marché de volailles
Poog-yang daaga
Yaar
Yaar
Yaar
Yaar
Yaar

Gas Stations in Zorgo

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BF #6466959202

Airports Near Zorgo

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bogande AirportXBGSmall Airport
Boulsa AirportXBOSmall Airport
Koupela Airport-Small Airport
Manga Airport-Small Airport
Ouargaye Airport-Small Airport
Tenkodogo AirportTEGSmall Airport
Zorgo Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Ouagadougou

🇧🇫 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 Zorgo

What is the population of Zorgo?

Zorgo has a population of 35,398 residents and is located in Burkina Faso. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 1,800.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zorgo?

Zorgo 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 29.6 inches.

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