Ouahigouya
Founded in 1757 as the historical capital of the Mossi Kingdom of Yatenga, Ouahigouya is a city in northern Burkina Faso and the administrative centre of the Yatenga province. The city has a walkable centre with a café and restaurant scene, and the wider region holds UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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- Population124,587
- Nearest water from center 42 km26 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 31 km19 mi
Nearest airports
Ouahigouya: quick answers
Where is Ouahigouya?
Ouahigouya is in Burkina Faso.
How do you get to Ouahigouya?
The nearest airport is Ouahigouya (OUG), about 31 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Ouahigouya?
The warmest month is May, averaging 33°C92°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 23°C74°F. The wettest month is August, with about 165 mm6.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Ouahigouya?
OpenStreetMap lists 67 restaurants and 6 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.