Current Date And Time In Boulsa, Burkina Faso
Friday, 14 August 2026
17:32:27 GMT
State: Centre-Nord
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 24,200
District: Province du Namentenga
Explore the interactive satellite map of Boulsa, a city in Centre-Nord, 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 Boulsa — 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 Boulsa.
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) | 12.6666° N | 0.5747° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 12.6666 | -0.5747 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 39' 60" N | 0° 34' 29" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 39.9984' N | 0° 34.4814' W |
| City | Boulsa |
| State | Centre-Nord |
| Country | Burkina Faso |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Province du Namentenga |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Population | 24,200 |
| Elevation | 313 m / 1,027 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 12.6666, -0.5747 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Boulsa 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 Centre-Nord.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yalgo | Centre-Nord | NW | 42 km | 26 mi | ~42m | 🗺 View |
| Korsimoro | Centre-Nord | W | 56 km | 35 mi | ~56m | 🗺 View |
| Boussouma | Centre-Nord | NW | 61 km | 38 mi | ~1h 1m | 🗺 View |
| Pissila | Centre-Nord | NW | 61 km | 38 mi | ~1h 1m | 🗺 View |
| Kaya | Centre-Nord | NW | 72 km | 45 mi | ~1h 12m | 🗺 View |
| Mané | Centre-Nord | NW | 91 km | 56 mi | ~1h 31m | 🗺 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 Centre-Nord, the home state of Boulsa, along with each city's aerial distance from Kaya, Centre-Nord'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaya | 13.0883° N | -1.0837° W | 366 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kongoussi | 13.3258° N | -1.5347° W | 330 m | 56 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bourzanga | 13.6781° N | -1.5461° W | 331 m | 82 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Yalgo | 12.9333° N | -0.85° W | 302 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pissila | 13.1642° N | -0.8225° W | 312 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Korsimoro | 12.8251° N | -1.0674° W | 293 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kouka | 13.4345° N | -1.6136° W | 317 m | 69 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Boussouma | 12.9107° N | -1.0819° W | 319 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mané | 12.9884° N | -1.3443° W | 288 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport IATA: OUA 108 km (67 mi) from Boulsa |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Kongoussi |
| 🗺 Map of Kouka |
| 🗺 Map of Bourzanga |
The exact GPS location of Boulsa gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Centre-Nord. 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 Centre-Nord 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 Boulsa are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Boulsa 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
Boulsa sits within Centre-Nord, 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 Boulsa 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 Centre-Nord. › Browse every city in Centre-Nord
Coordinates for Boulsa 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 Boulsa are latitude 12.6666° and longitude -0.5747°. In directional format: 12.6666° N, 0.5747° W. These coordinates mark the center of Boulsa in Centre-Nord and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Boulsa is a city in Centre-Nord, Burkina Faso, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Province du Namentenga. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Boulsa sits at: Latitude 12° 39' 60" N and Longitude 0° 34' 29" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Boulsa has a population of approximately 24,200 people. This is roughly 1.347% of Centre-Nord's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Centre-Nord.
The interactive satellite map of Boulsa is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 12.6666, -0.5747 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Boulsa in Centre-Nord. For broader context, explore the Centre-Nord state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Boulsa is Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA), roughly 108 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Boulsa is approximately 72 km (45 mi) from Kaya, the capital of Centre-Nord, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Centre-Nord.
Boulsa sits at an elevation of approximately 313 meters (1,027 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Centre-Nord.
The closest cities to Boulsa include Yalgo, Korsimoro, Boussouma. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Boulsa, sunrise is at 05:49 AM and sunset is at 06:24 PM, giving a day length of 12h 35m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Boulsa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Boulsa is approximately 1,410 km (876 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 62 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Boulsa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Ahau, Fiji, roughly 258 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.
Boulsa is approximately 109 km (68 mi) W of Ouagadougou, the national capital of Burkina Faso, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
