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Province du Houet
City in Hauts-Bassins, Burkina Faso
Overview
Province du Houet, with its capital in Bobo-Dioulasso, is a lively and historically rich region in western Burkina Faso. Known for its busy markets, musical heritage, and blend of French and Sudano-Sahelian architecture, the city is a gateway to traditional Mossi and Bobo cultures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Burkina Faso
Region
Hauts-Bassins
Population
1,509,377
Time Zone
Africa/Ouagadougou
Coordinates
11.33°, -4.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
38
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
42
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$588
Local Cost
$335
Local Income
$125
Cashless
22
English
18
Temperature
27.4°C
Summer Avg
26.7°C
Winter Avg
25.7°C
Record High
43.7°C
Record Low
9.6°C
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
994 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BOY
Distance
22 km
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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.
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 2025-12-05.
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.
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 44/100.
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