Current Date And Time In Fara Department, Burkina Faso
Friday, 14 August 2026
06:01:21 GMT
State: Boucle du Mouhoun
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 20,434
Explore the interactive satellite map of Fara Department, a city in Boucle du Mouhoun, Burkina Faso, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Fara Department — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Fara Department.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Burkina Faso operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 11.5294° N | 2.768° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 11.5294 | -2.768 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 11° 31' 46" N | 2° 46' 5" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 11° 31.7646' N | 2° 46.0782' W |
| City | Fara Department |
| State | Boucle du Mouhoun |
| Country | Burkina Faso |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Population | 20,434 |
| Elevation | 264 m / 866 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 11.5294, -2.768 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Fara Department to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Boucle du Mouhoun.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boromo | Boucle du Mouhoun | NW | 30 km | 19 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| Niaga | Boucle du Mouhoun | NW | 46 km | 28 mi | ~46m | 🗺 View |
| Gousi | Boucle du Mouhoun | N | 125 km | 78 mi | ~2h 5m | 🗺 View |
| Dédougou | Boucle du Mouhoun | NW | 128 km | 80 mi | ~2h 8m | 🗺 View |
| Sièn | Boucle du Mouhoun | N | 130 km | 81 mi | ~2h 10m | 🗺 View |
| Toma | Boucle du Mouhoun | N | 137 km | 85 mi | ~2h 17m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Boucle du Mouhoun, the home state of Fara Department, along with each city's aerial distance from Dédougou, Boucle du Mouhoun's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dédougou | 12.4636° N | -3.4608° W | 302 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nouna | 12.7294° N | -3.8631° W | 277 m | 53 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bama | 12.0357° N | -4.3987° W | 350 m | 112 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tougan | 13.0724° N | -3.0694° W | 300 m | 80 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Solenzo | 12.1742° N | -4.0848° W | 316 m | 75 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Boromo | 11.7454° N | -2.9301° W | 263 m | 99 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Toma | 12.7584° N | -2.8988° W | 287 m | 69 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pa | 12.6667° N | -3.95° W | 276 m | 58 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Barani | 13.1691° N | -3.8899° W | 283 m | 91 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Niaga | 11.7° N | -3.15° W | 281 m | 91 km | 🗺 View Map |
Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport IATA: OUA 164 km (102 mi) from Fara Department |
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| 🗺 Map of Pa |
| 🗺 Map of Bama |
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The exact GPS location of Fara Department gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Boucle du Mouhoun. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Boucle du Mouhoun state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Fara Department are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Fara Department lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Burkina Faso map
Fara Department sits within Boucle du Mouhoun, Burkina Faso, in the Africa region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Fara Department for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Boucle du Mouhoun. › Browse every city in Boucle du Mouhoun
Coordinates for Fara Department in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Burkina Faso. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Fara Department are latitude 11.5294° and longitude -2.768°. In directional format: 11.5294° N, 2.768° W. These coordinates mark the center of Fara Department in Boucle du Mouhoun and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Fara Department is a city in Boucle du Mouhoun, Burkina Faso, on the continent of Africa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Fara Department sits at: Latitude 11° 31' 46" N and Longitude 2° 46' 5" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Fara Department has a population of approximately 20,434 people. This is roughly 1.063% of Boucle du Mouhoun's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Boucle du Mouhoun.
The interactive satellite map of Fara Department is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 11.5294, -2.768 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Fara Department in Boucle du Mouhoun. For broader context, explore the Boucle du Mouhoun state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Fara Department is Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA), roughly 164 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Fara Department is approximately 128 km (80 mi) from Dédougou, the capital of Boucle du Mouhoun, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Boucle du Mouhoun.
Fara Department sits at an elevation of approximately 264 meters (866 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Boucle du Mouhoun.
The closest cities to Fara Department include Boromo, Niaga, Gousi. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Fara Department, sunrise is at 05:59 AM and sunset is at 06:32 PM, giving a day length of 12h 33m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Fara Department's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Fara Department is approximately 1,283 km (798 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 302 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Fara Department — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Ahau, Fiji, roughly 110 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Fara Department is approximately 163 km (101 mi) NE of Ouagadougou, the national capital of Burkina Faso, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
