Location & Surroundings
Taptenga is a settlement in Centre, Burkina Faso, at 310 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nioko I, 3 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Ouagadougou Airport, 7 km away.
Also known as: Tabtenga
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° 22' 21" N, 1° 27' 6" W
- Elevation DEM: 310 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 18,787 p/km²
- Built-up 55.1%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:21
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 11 h 36 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Taptenga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Taptenga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 36.7 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 521 W/m2.
Temperature
28.1 C
Wind
1.6 m/s E (89 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 28.1 | 1.6 | 89 | 31 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.6 | 3.7 | 109 | 26 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.7 | 5.8 | 101 | 10 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 521.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.8 | 4.4 | 65 | 13 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 470.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 4.2 | 63 | 13 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 3.6 | 77 | 14 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.6 | 6.7 | 82 | 6 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 542.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.3 | 3.0 | 66 | 9 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 493.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.1 | 3.1 | 32 | 12 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 3.5 | 59 | 16 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.5 | 5.1 | 108 | 11 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 519.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.8 | 2.5 | 105 | 16 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 469.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.4 | 3.0 | 62 | 20 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Taptenga?
Now 28.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 36.7 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 521 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 Taptenga today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 11h 36m.
What is the local time in Taptenga?
Local time is 11:21. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Taptenga?
Taptenga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Taptenga?
DEM 310 m.
Where is Taptenga located?
It is at 12.37245, -1.45180 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Taptenga in?
It is in Burkina Faso.