Ouagadougou, Siyǝzǝn

Ouagadougou: This largest city in Burkina Faso is located in the center of the country and is its administrative, communications, economic, and cultural hub.

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Quick Facts about Ouagadougou

Population 1,626,950
Country French Sudan, Republic of Upper Volta, Burkina Faso, French Upper Volta, Mossi Kingdoms, Upper Senegal and Niger, French Upper Volta, French Ivory Coast
State Siyǝzǝn (Burkina Faso)
Area 219300000 km2
Official name Ouagadougou
Latitude & Longitude 12.3703,-1.5247
Official language French
Altitude 1,001 feet / 305 meters
Capital city Ouagadougou is capital of French Upper Volta, Centre, Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou Department, Kadiogo Province, Republic of Upper Volta
Time Zone UTC±00:00
Local time 10:36:45 (18th April 2026)
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Place des cineastes Ouaga image

Geography

Ouagadougou is located at 12°22'13"N 1°31'29"W (12.3702778, -1.5247222).

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2006 1,475,223 - estimation process
2012 1,626,950 9.33% estimation process
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