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Ouahigouya

Nord, Burkina Faso · Africa

About Ouahigouya

Ouahigouya sits on the route: 50 minutes from Gourcy.

Ouahigouya is a city located in Nord, Burkina Faso. With a population of 124,587, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Ouahigouya 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 Ouahigouya to your route.

About Ouahigouya

Ouahigouya (Mossi: Wayugyã) is a city in northern Burkina Faso, situated 182 kilometres northwest of Ouagadougou. It is the capital of the Yatenga Province and one of its subdivisions the Ouahigouya Department. It is also the biggest town in the Nord Region and the fourth largest city in the country with a population

Read more of 124,587 (2019) The city itself has a stadium, a private non-profit Paediatric Hospital with 36 beds for giving birth and 24 beds for children suffering of severe malnutrition, a post office with internet access and at least one Ecobank bank branch.

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Where is Ouahigouya located?

Ouahigouya is located in Nord, Burkina Faso, Africa. The coordinates are 13.5769 latitude, -2.4179 longitude.

What is the population of Ouahigouya?

Ouahigouya has a population of approximately 124,587 people, making it a city in Burkina Faso.

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Quick Information

Population
124,587
Continent
Africa
Country
Burkina Faso
Region
Nord
Timezone
Africa/Ouagadougou
Coordinates
13.5769, -2.4179

Tags

AfricaBurkina FasoNordCity

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

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