Location & Surroundings
Gonsen is a settlement in Nord, Burkina Faso, at 306 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yako, 23 km to the east. The national capital Ouagadougou is about 115 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Tougan Airport, 68 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 54' 0" N, 2° 28' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 306 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 558 p/km²
- Built-up 10.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:02
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 11 h 37 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gonsen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gonsen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 37.7 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 499 W/m2.
Temperature
25.2 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NE (38 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 25.2 | 1.7 | 38 | 31 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 37.7 | 1.7 | 64 | 16 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 499.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.7 | 2.1 | 78 | 17 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 459.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.7 | 3.5 | 59 | 21 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 2.0 | 46 | 26 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 38.1 | 3.4 | 88 | 12 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 509.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.4 | 1.9 | 93 | 18 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 478.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.1 | 2.7 | 120 | 22 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.2 | 3.4 | 182 | 38 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.5 | 2.4 | 232 | 18 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 498.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.8 | 2.9 | 36 | 18 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 465.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.4 | 2.4 | 91 | 22 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.9 | 2.5 | 163 | 36 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gonsen?
Now 25.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 37.7 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 499 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gonsen today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 11h 37m.
What is the local time in Gonsen?
Local time is 15:02. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Gonsen?
Gonsen is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gonsen?
DEM 306 m.
Where is Gonsen located?
It is at 12.90000, -2.46667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gonsen in?
It is in Burkina Faso.