Location & Surroundings
Pointou is a settlement in Sud-Ouest, Burkina Faso, at 211 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dano, 37 km to the northwest. The national capital Ouagadougou is about 225 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Dano Airport, 37 km away.
Also known as: Pintou
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
10° 51' 0" N, 2° 54' 12" W
- Elevation DEM: 211 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 203 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:25
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Pointou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pointou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 36.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 534 W/m2.
Temperature
36.8 C
Wind
1.0 m/s S (161 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,011.1 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 | 36.8 | 1.0 | 161 | 35 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.8 | 1.8 | 154 | 40 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 502.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.6 | 2.4 | 176 | 57 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 2.1 | 216 | 66 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.5 | 2.1 | 216 | 38 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 533.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.6 | 3.2 | 193 | 62 | 1,009.1 | 0.57 / 0.57 | 95 | 418.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.2 | 2.2 | 204 | 69 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 1.9 | 224 | 80 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 34.4 | 2.2 | 202 | 42 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 518.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.1 | 0.9 | 93 | 80 | 1,010.2 | 2.05 / 2.05 | 100 | 411.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.3 | 2.7 | 358 | 79 | 1,013.2 | 0.12 / 2.17 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 1.6 | 263 | 86 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 35.4 | 0.6 | 147 | 40 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 428.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pointou?
Now 36.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 36.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 534 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 Pointou today?
Sunrise around 05:59 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Pointou?
Local time is 20:25. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Pointou?
Pointou is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Pointou?
DEM 211 m.
Where is Pointou located?
It is at 10.85010, -2.90334 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pointou in?
It is in Burkina Faso.