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Bourzanga

Centre-Nord, Burkina Faso · Africa

About Bourzanga

Bourzanga sits on the route: 30 minutes from Kouka.

Bourzanga is a town located in Centre-Nord, Burkina Faso. With a population of 27,213, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Bourzanga sits in Burkina Faso. It's in the Africa/Ouagadougou time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bourzanga to your route.

About Bourzanga

Bourzanga is the capital of the Bourzanga Department of Bam Province in northern Burkina Faso. The town contains an ancient necropolis that was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on April 9, 1996, due to its purported universal cultural importance. Attacks have been common in Bourzanga in recent years.

Read more In 2022, all travel to Bourzanga had to be suspended due to armed militant activity. In August 2024, the town was attacked by JNIM, which left at least 600 people dead.

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Where is Bourzanga located?

Bourzanga is located in Centre-Nord, Burkina Faso, Africa. The coordinates are 13.6781 latitude, -1.5461 longitude.

What is the population of Bourzanga?

Bourzanga has a population of approximately 27,213 people, making it a town in Burkina Faso.

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Quick Information

Population
27,213
Continent
Africa
Country
Burkina Faso
Region
Centre-Nord
Timezone
Africa/Ouagadougou
Coordinates
13.6781, -1.5461

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AfricaBurkina FasoCentre-NordTown

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Bourzanga.

Kouka

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso

28 km awayPop. 17,286

Kongoussi

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso

39 km awayPop. 53,627

Djibo

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso

48 km awayPop. 61,462

Titao

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso

57 km awayPop. 48,241

Mané

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso

80 km away

Kaya

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso

82 km awayPop. 121,970

Ouahigouya

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso

95 km awayPop. 124,587

Aribinda

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso

96 km awayPop. 45,818

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