Location & Surroundings
Gonsen is a settlement in Centre-Est, Burkina Faso, at 299 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Koupela, 19 km to the northwest. The national capital Ouagadougou is about 140 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tenkodogo Airport, 26 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° 1' 0" N, 0° 17' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 299 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 362 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:36
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 17:34
- Day length 11 h 37 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gonsen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gonsen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 35.2 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 548 W/m2.
Temperature
31.1 C
Wind
4.3 m/s NE (64 deg)
Humidity
10 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 31.1 | 4.3 | 64 | 10 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.5 | 4.3 | 69 | 14 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.6 | 4.1 | 66 | 17 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.2 | 5.8 | 93 | 10 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 547.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.4 | 1.9 | 136 | 16 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 471.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.5 | 3.6 | 58 | 17 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 3.5 | 70 | 19 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.4 | 4.6 | 99 | 10 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 525.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 31.1 | 2.0 | 93 | 16 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 429.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.0 | 3.6 | 47 | 16 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 4.0 | 69 | 13 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.7 | 4.8 | 102 | 7 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 537.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.2 | 2.2 | 94 | 11 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 469.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gonsen?
Now 31.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 35.2 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 548 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 05:57 and sunset around 17:34 (local time). Day length about 11h 37m.
What is the local time in Gonsen?
Local time is 01:36. 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 299 m.
Where is Gonsen located?
It is at 12.01667, -0.28333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gonsen in?
It is in Burkina Faso.