Location & Surroundings
Koaken is a settlement in Centre-Nord, Burkina Faso, at 287 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kaya, 31 km to the northeast. The national capital Ouagadougou is 69 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kaya Airport, 29 km away.
Also known as: Koakin
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° 57' 11" N, 1° 20' 20" W
- Elevation DEM: 287 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 281 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:50
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Koaken
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Koaken, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 34.5 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 471 W/m2.
Temperature
34.5 C
Wind
3.9 m/s SW (227 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
36 %
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 | 34.5 | 3.9 | 227 | 46 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.6 | 3.9 | 58 | 55 | 1,011.5 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 80 | 471.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.4 | 2.7 | 191 | 68 | 1,012.6 | 0.60 / 0.89 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.7 | 3.2 | 201 | 75 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.6 | 4.5 | 240 | 50 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 286.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.1 | 2.8 | 233 | 44 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 500.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.5 | 1.2 | 274 | 79 | 1,013.2 | 4.22 / 4.22 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 2.5 | 147 | 86 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 3.64 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.9 | 6.1 | 179 | 71 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.52 | 100 | 231.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.7 | 2.4 | 275 | 67 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 111.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.4 | 2.2 | 236 | 75 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.0 | 2.6 | 211 | 87 | 1,012.6 | 0.90 / 0.90 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 34.4 | 4.8 | 235 | 46 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 41 | 563.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Koaken?
Now 34.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 34.5 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 471 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 Koaken today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Koaken?
Local time is 17:50. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Koaken?
Koaken is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Koaken?
DEM 287 m.
Where is Koaken located?
It is at 12.95307, -1.33885 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Koaken in?
It is in Burkina Faso.