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Province du Bam
City in Centre-Nord, Burkina Faso
Overview
Province du Bam, centered on the town of Kongoussi, is a lively region in the Centre-Nord of Burkina Faso. It combines busy markets, historic sites, and tranquil villages, offering travelers a glimpse of authentic rural West Africa.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Burkina Faso
Region
Centre-Nord
Population
277,092
Time Zone
Africa/Ouagadougou
Coordinates
13.47°, -1.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$440
Local Cost
$235
Local Income
$120
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
28.2°C
Summer Avg
28.9°C
Winter Avg
24.5°C
Record High
44.6°C
Record Low
9.3°C
Humidity
42%
Precipitation
710 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 40/100.
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