Location & Surroundings
Zako is a settlement in Centre-Est, Burkina Faso, at 315 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Koupela, 27 km to the northwest. The national capital Ouagadougou is about 155 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tenkodogo Airport, 35 km away.
Also known as: Zaka
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° 2' 0" N, 0° 9' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 315 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 135 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:32
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Zako
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zako, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 33.1 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 557 W/m2.
Temperature
33.1 C
Wind
4.6 m/s SW (210 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
27 %
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 | 33.1 | 4.6 | 210 | 49 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.3 | 4.5 | 341 | 92 | 1,011.2 | 12.03 / 12.03 | 100 | 529.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.9 | 3.3 | 214 | 82 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 6.56 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.8 | 3.2 | 205 | 90 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 64 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.6 | 2.8 | 206 | 51 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 557.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.9 | 3.0 | 133 | 58 | 1,009.0 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 5 | 386.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.7 | 2.2 | 88 | 71 | 1,012.1 | 0.33 / 0.39 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.7 | 2.5 | 202 | 82 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 32.4 | 3.1 | 204 | 53 | 1,012.3 | 1.32 / 1.32 | 99 | 555.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.3 | 2.6 | 226 | 57 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 97 | 240.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.2 | 2.8 | 185 | 81 | 1,012.8 | 2.06 / 2.11 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.4 | 4.7 | 276 | 91 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 33.0 | 5.4 | 184 | 50 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 95 | 567.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zako?
Now 33.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 33.1 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 557 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 Zako today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Zako?
Local time is 18:32. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Zako?
Zako is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Zako?
DEM 315 m.
Where is Zako located?
It is at 12.03333, -0.15000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zako in?
It is in Burkina Faso.