Location & Surroundings
Karankasso is a town in Hauts-Bassins, Burkina Faso with 15,474 inhabitants, at 352 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bobo-Dioulasso, 38 km to the east. The national capital Ouagadougou is about 360 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bobo Dioulasso Airport, 35 km away.
Also known as: Karangasso
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
11° 13' 19" N, 4° 38' 39" W
- Elevation DEM: 352 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Population 15,474
- Pop. Density 1,756 p/km²
- Built-up 6.4%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:49
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Karankasso
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karankasso, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 34.7 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 536 W/m2.
Temperature
23.9 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SW (246 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 23.9 | 1.5 | 246 | 57 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.7 | 1.7 | 159 | 36 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 527.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.5 | 1.3 | 189 | 46 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 536.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.0 | 1.7 | 216 | 55 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 1.2 | 217 | 66 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.4 | 1.0 | 58 | 34 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 516.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.0 | 1.7 | 183 | 43 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 517.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.3 | 1.6 | 212 | 54 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.3 | 1.4 | 204 | 65 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.5 | 1.8 | 89 | 28 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 525.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.8 | 1.7 | 182 | 38 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 541.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.7 | 1.3 | 201 | 56 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.1 | 2.0 | 206 | 75 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karankasso?
Now 23.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 34.7 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 536 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 Karankasso today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Karankasso?
Local time is 12:49. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Karankasso?
Karankasso is a populated place.
How many people live in Karankasso?
Population about 15,474.
What is the elevation of Karankasso?
DEM 352 m.
Where is Karankasso located?
It is at 11.22191, -4.64423 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karankasso in?
It is in Burkina Faso.