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Location & Surroundings

Gaoua is a town in Sud-Ouest, Burkina Faso with 45,284 inhabitants, at 337 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Batie, 58 km to the southeast. The national capital Ouagadougou is about 290 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Gaoua Airport, 6 km away.

Also known as: Гауа · 加瓦 · Gaua · گاؤا · 가와 · Гава

Overview

Gaoua is city in Burkina Faso — FR ville du Burkina Faso.

It is located in Poni Province, Burkina Faso.

The population is about 45,189 (2019).

The elevation is around 339 metre.

Also known as: JA ガウア

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Basic Data

  • Country Burkina Faso
  • Located in Poni Province
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    10° 19' 53" N, 3° 10' 55" W
  • Elevation DEM: 337 m
  • Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
  • Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 45,284
  • Pop. Density 6,967 p/km²
  • Built-up 34.6%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Franc (XOF)
  • Phone Prefix +226

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Alternate Names

ru
Гауа
zh
加瓦
Gaua
ur
گاؤا
ko
가와
uk
Гава

Weather in Gaoua

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gaoua, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 31.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 6.8 mm. Solar peaks near 546 W/m2.

Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
1.2 m/s N (346 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
6.83 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 24.8 1.2 346 88 1,012.1 - / 0.00 99 0.0 n/a
6h 23.7 0.9 108 91 1,013.3 3.25 / 3.25 100 0.0 n/a
12h 22.5 1.2 129 90 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.50 41 0.0 n/a
18h 31.3 2.0 97 60 1,011.5 0.00 / 0.22 79 546.5 n/a
Tomorrow 25.9 1.9 193 84 1,009.3 6.61 / 6.83 97 379.2 n/a
30h 23.6 2.3 192 92 1,011.8 0.00 / 0.40 75 0.0 n/a
36h 22.7 1.8 200 95 1,011.9 0.81 / 1.21 55 0.0 n/a
42h 30.5 1.9 181 63 1,011.5 0.00 / 0.04 75 529.5 n/a
Wednesday 26.1 2.2 187 83 1,009.8 3.52 / 3.56 77 449.0 n/a
54h 23.6 1.8 193 92 1,012.9 0.00 / 2.36 100 0.0 n/a
60h 22.7 2.3 200 96 1,013.2 0.02 / 2.37 100 0.0 n/a
66h 29.2 2.4 208 67 1,012.8 0.00 / 0.00 44 456.2 n/a
Thursday 26.4 2.2 195 81 1,010.9 2.05 / 2.05 20 505.2 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gaoua?
Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 31.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 6.8 mm. Solar peaks near 546 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 6.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gaoua today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Gaoua?
Local time is 01:28. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Gaoua?
Gaoua is a populated place.
How many people live in Gaoua?
Population about 45,284.
What is the elevation of Gaoua?
DEM 337 m.
Where is Gaoua located?
It is at 10.33137, -3.18202 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gaoua in?
It is in Burkina Faso.

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Last updated 2024-11-12
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