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seat of a second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Yako is a town in Nord, Burkina Faso with 38,679 inhabitants, at 332 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gourcy, 30 km to the north. The national capital Ouagadougou is about 105 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Ouahigouya Airport, 70 km away.

Also known as: Яко

Overview

Yako is town in Burkina Faso — FR ville du Burkina Faso.

It is located in Yako Department, Burkina Faso.

The population is about 38,689 (2019).

The elevation is around 301 metre.

Also known as: JA ヤコ (ブルキナファソ)

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Basic Data

  • Country Burkina Faso
  • Located in Yako Department
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    12° 57' 33" N, 2° 15' 39" W
  • Elevation DEM: 332 m
  • Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
  • Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 38,679
  • Pop. Density 8,730 p/km²
  • Built-up 32.7%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Franc (XOF)
  • Phone Prefix +226

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Alternate Names

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Яко

Weather in Yako

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Yako, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 29.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 27.2 to 37.9 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 521 W/m2.

Temperature
29.3 C
Wind
1.7 m/s N (349 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
76 %
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 29.3 1.7 349 38 1,012.3 - / 0.00 76 0.0 n/a
6h 27.2 2.6 63 45 1,012.1 0.00 / 0.00 97 0.0 n/a
12h 37.9 4.1 112 18 1,010.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 520.7 n/a
18h 33.4 2.9 123 20 1,009.4 0.00 / 0.00 7 493.4 n/a
Tomorrow 28.8 2.8 137 24 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.00 62 0.0 n/a
30h 27.1 3.1 221 37 1,011.8 0.00 / 0.00 54 0.0 n/a
36h 37.4 3.5 185 21 1,010.4 0.00 / 0.00 22 520.4 n/a
42h 33.8 3.3 274 26 1,008.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 419.9 n/a
Sunday 29.9 5.1 276 42 1,011.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
54h 27.0 3.7 226 42 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
60h 37.4 2.5 271 17 1,010.3 0.00 / 0.00 34 505.3 n/a
66h 33.6 2.3 206 19 1,008.9 0.00 / 0.00 18 488.6 n/a
Monday 30.0 3.0 107 22 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.00 89 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Yako?
Now 29.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 27.2 to 37.9 C, max wind 4.1 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 Yako today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Yako?
Local time is 11:46. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Yako?
Yako is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Yako?
Population about 38,679.
What is the elevation of Yako?
DEM 332 m.
Where is Yako located?
It is at 12.95910, -2.26075 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Yako in?
It is in Burkina Faso.

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Last updated 2023-11-29
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