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Province du Yatenga
City in Nord, Burkina Faso
Overview
Province du Yatenga, anchored by the busy regional hub of Ouahigouya, blends history, traditional Mossi culture, and a welcoming atmosphere. Its markets, historic palace, and lively neighborhoods provide a glimpse into daily Burkinabe life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Burkina Faso
Region
Nord
Population
644,318
Time Zone
Africa/Ouagadougou
Coordinates
13.58°, -2.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
25
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
25
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$442
Local Cost
$218
Local Income
$60
Cashless
15
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
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
2
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OUG
Distance
13 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 2025-12-06.
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 45/100.
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