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Province du Poni
City in Sud-Ouest, Burkina Faso
Overview
Province du Poni, anchored by the city of Gaoua, is a culturally rich region in Burkina Faso's Sud-Ouest, celebrated for its Lobi heritage and historic sites. Busy markets, vivid craft traditions, and welcoming local communities make this area a rewarding destination for travelers seeking authenticity.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Burkina Faso
Region
Sud-Ouest
Population
355,665
Time Zone
Africa/Ouagadougou
Coordinates
10.25°, -3.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost · estimate
$417
Local Cost
$212
Local Income
$80
Cashless
10
English
20
Temperature
27.1°C
Summer Avg
26.4°C
Winter Avg
25.7°C
Record High
43.0°C
Record Low
9.7°C
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
1092 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
XGA
Distance
31 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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