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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Ouagadougou • Africa/Ouagadougou

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Country Information

Capital
Ouagadougou
Population
4,489,543
Area
274,200 km²
Largest City
Ouagadougou
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Not Observed
ISO Code
BF / BFA
Time Zones
1 zone
Languages
French
Currency
West African CFA Franc (CFA) - CFA100
Coordinates
Decimal:12.3657, -1.5339
DMS:12°21′56″N, 1°32′02″W
Elevation
Highest:749 m
Lowest:200 m
Average:475 m
International Dialing Code
+226

Time Zones

• Africa/Ouagadougou| GMT (UTC+0)

Geographic Extremes

Northernmost
Djibo
Southernmost
Banfora
Easternmost
Fada N'gourma
Westernmost
Banfora

About Burkina Faso

•Burkina Faso gained independence from French colonial rule on August 5, 1960.
•The country is known for its vibrant music scene, particularly in genres like Burkinabé hip hop and traditional music.
•Faso Dan Fani is a traditional handwoven fabric that is a significant cultural symbol in Burkina Faso.
•The Mossi people, who make up the largest ethnic group in Burkina Faso, have a rich cultural heritage including unique traditional ceremonies.
•Burkina Faso is home to several national parks, including the W National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site recognized for its biodiversity.
•The country celebrates the annual FESPACO film festival, which is one of the largest film festivals in Africa.
•Burkina Faso's economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, with cotton being one of the main cash crops.
•The country has a diverse linguistic landscape, with over 70 languages spoken, including Mooré, Dioula, and French as the official language.
•Burkina Faso is known for its unique mud-brick architecture, particularly seen in villages like Tiébélé and the capital city of Ouagadougou.
•Traditional Burkinabé cuisine includes staple foods such as millet, sorghum, and rice, often accompanied by sauces made from peanuts or tomatoes.
•The country has a rich tradition of oral storytelling, with griots serving as historians and entertainers within the communities.
•Burkina Faso is recognized for its commitment to democracy and has undergone several political transitions since its independence.
•The annual Aïcha des Gazelles rally, an all-female off-road rally, showcases women's empowerment and adventure in the deserts of Burkina Faso.
•Burkina Faso has a predominantly Muslim population, with a significant number of Christians and followers of traditional African religions coexisting peacefully.

Cities in Burkina Faso

Showing 10 cities (top 50 by population + business hubs). Click any city to view detailed time information.

Cities by Population

OuagadougouBobo-DioulassoKoudougouSaabaOuahigouyaKayaBanforaPouytengaHoundéFada N'gourmaNioko IDédougouTenkodogoDjiboKongoussiLéoKoupélaTitaoSaonréDoriAribinda

Cities in Burkina Faso

Columns54 cities
City Name
Population
Area
City Center Elevation
Time Zone
UTC Offset
2,415,266
1,208 km²
298 m
GMT
UTC+0
904,920
452 km²
422 m
GMT
UTC+0
160,239
80 km²
301 m
GMT
UTC+0
136,011
68 km²
303 m
GMT
UTC+0
124,587
62 km²
328 m
GMT
UTC+0
121,970
61 km²
339 m
GMT
UTC+0
117,452
59 km²
292 m
GMT
UTC+0
96,469
48 km²
318 m
GMT
UTC+0
87,151
44 km²
346 m
GMT
UTC+0
73,200
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-
-
UTC+0
65,263
33 km²
293 m
GMT
UTC+0
63,617
32 km²
302 m
GMT
UTC+0
61,936
31 km²
304 m
GMT
UTC+0
61,462
31 km²
301 m
GMT
UTC+0
53,627
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-
-
UTC+0
51,743
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-
-
UTC+0
49,372
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-
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UTC+0
48,241
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-
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UTC+0

Popular Cities in Burkina Faso

OuagadougouBobo-DioulassoKoudougouSaabaOuahigouya
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