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Ouagadougou

City in Centre, Burkina Faso

Overview

Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, is a busy West African city known for its lively culture, lively markets, and strong artistic community. With a mix of modern districts and charming local neighborhoods, it's a hub for music, festivals, and warm hospitality.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Burkina Faso

Region

Centre

Population

2,453,496

Time Zone

Africa/Ouagadougou

Coordinates

12.37°, -1.53°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$865

Local Cost

$320

Local Income

$120

Cashless

English

Temperature

27.6°C

Summer Avg

27.8°C

Winter Avg

24.3°C

Record High

43.7°C

Record Low

9.3°C

Humidity

49%

Precipitation

817 mm

Internet Speed

43 Mbps

Upload

10 Mbps

Latency

5 ms

City Vibrancy

102

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

OUA

Distance

3 km

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Neighborhoods

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Coverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.

1200 Logements 1200 Logements is a compact residential area with mid-rise apartment blocks and limited commercial activity. Streets are mainly quiet, with schools and basic services close by.Karpala Karpala is mainly residential with a mix of small local shops and compact apartment blocks. The area sees steady traffic and offers basic amenities.Nemnin Nemnin is mostly residential with some small shops and local cafes. The district sees moderate foot traffic and is quieter at night.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 5 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

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 60/100.

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