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Ouahigouya
City in Nord, Burkina Faso
Overview
Ouahigouya, situated in Burkina Faso's Nord Region, combines the atmosphere of a traditional Sahelian town with growing urban amenities. The city offers lively markets, friendly residents, and is a commercial hub for the region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Burkina Faso
Region
Nord
Population
124,580
Time Zone
Africa/Ouagadougou
Coordinates
13.58°, -2.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$409
Local Cost
$240
Local Income
$90
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
28.2°C
Summer Avg
28.7°C
Winter Avg
24.6°C
Record High
44.8°C
Record Low
9.1°C
Humidity
42%
Precipitation
737 mm
Internet Speed
3 Mbps
Upload
4 Mbps
Latency
1994 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
4
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OUG
Distance
13 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.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 50/100.
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