Current Date And Time In Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Thursday, 13 August 2026
19:47:25 GMT
State: Centre
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 2,415,266
District: Kadiogo Province
Explore the interactive satellite map of Ouagadougou, a city in Centre, 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 Ouagadougou — 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 Ouagadougou.
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) | 12.3657° N | 1.5339° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 12.3657 | -1.5339 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 21' 56" N | 1° 32' 2" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 21.9396' N | 1° 32.0328' W |
| City | Ouagadougou |
| State | Centre |
| Country | Burkina Faso |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Kadiogo Province |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Founded | 1050-01-01 |
| Population | 2,415,266 |
| Area (km²) | 219.30 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 84.67 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 11,013.52 /km² |
| Elevation | 299 m / 981 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 12.3657, -1.5339 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ouagadougou 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.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nioko I | Centre | E | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Saonré | Centre | SW | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Saaba | Centre | E | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Zinguédéssé | Centre | S | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Pabré | Centre | N | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Tanghin-Dassouri | Centre | SW | 22 km | 14 mi | ~22m | 🗺 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, the home state of Ouagadougou, along with each city's aerial distance from Ouagadougou, Centre'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saaba | 12.3714° N | -1.4147° W | 305 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nioko I | 12.395° N | -1.4386° W | 293 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Saonré | 12.2751° N | -1.5769° W | 310 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Zinguédéssé | 12.2466° N | -1.584° W | 309 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Komki-Ipala | 12.1828° N | -1.7913° W | 334 m | 35 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Komsilga | 12.1865° N | -1.6338° W | 331 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Koubri | 12.1979° N | -1.4066° W | 284 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pabré | 12.5215° N | -1.5863° W | 302 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tanghin-Dassouri | 12.2726° N | -1.717° W | 344 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport IATA: OUA 3 km (2 mi) from Ouagadougou |
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| 🗺 Map of Komsilga |
| 🗺 Map of Koubri |
| 🗺 Map of Komki-Ipala |
The exact GPS location of Ouagadougou gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Centre. 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 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 Ouagadougou are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Ouagadougou 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
Ouagadougou sits within Centre, 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 Ouagadougou 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. › Browse every city in Centre
Coordinates for Ouagadougou 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 Ouagadougou are latitude 12.3657° and longitude -1.5339°. In directional format: 12.3657° N, 1.5339° W. These coordinates mark the center of Ouagadougou in Centre and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Ouagadougou is a city in Centre, Burkina Faso, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Kadiogo Province. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Ouagadougou sits at: Latitude 12° 21' 56" N and Longitude 1° 32' 2" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Ouagadougou has a population of approximately 2,415,266 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Centre.
The interactive satellite map of Ouagadougou is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 12.3657, -1.5339 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Ouagadougou in Centre. For broader context, explore the Centre state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Ouagadougou is Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA), roughly 3 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Ouagadougou sits at an elevation of approximately 299 meters (981 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Centre.
The closest cities to Ouagadougou include Nioko I, Saonré, Saaba. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Ouagadougou, sunrise is at 05:53 AM and sunset is at 06:28 PM, giving a day length of 12h 34m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Ouagadougou's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Ouagadougou is approximately 1,377 km (855 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 167 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Ouagadougou — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Ahau, Fiji, roughly 154 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.
