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Bobo-Dioulasso
City in Hauts-Bassins, Burkina Faso
Overview
Bobo-Dioulasso is Burkina Faso's second-largest city, known for its rich history, lively music scene, and dynamic markets. Its relaxed pace, colonial architecture, and welcoming locals make it an excellent gateway to southwestern Burkina Faso.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Burkina Faso
Region
Hauts-Bassins
Population
903,887
Time Zone
Africa/Ouagadougou
Coordinates
11.18°, -4.30°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$625
Local Cost
$260
Local Income
$180
Cashless
20
English
25
Temperature
27.1°C
Summer Avg
26.3°C
Winter Avg
25.6°C
Record High
42.9°C
Record Low
9.7°C
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
1115 mm
Internet Speed
42 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
41
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
28
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BOY
Distance
5 km
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 16 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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.
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 65/100.
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