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Ouahigouya, Nord, Burkina Faso – Burkina Faso Flag

Current Date And Time In Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso

Friday, 14 August 2026
21:16:35 GMT
State: Nord
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 124,587
District: Province du Yatenga

📍 Cities Near To Ouahigouya


Find cities, states and countries closest to Ouahigouya in Nord, Burkina Faso with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Ouahigouya.

📍 Ouahigouya Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Ouahigouya from our regional database:

State / RegionNord
DistrictProvince du Yatenga
Total Population124,587
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude13.5769° N
Center Longitude-2.4179° E
Elevation317 m (1,040 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
Population Rank in Nord#1 of 5
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Absouya Absouya112 181 97
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Aribinda Aribinda113 183 99
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Bandiagara Bandiagara96 155 84
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bankass Bankass81 131 71
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Barani Barani103 166 89
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Barogo Barogo121 194 105
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Bingo Bingo97 155 84
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Bourzanga Bourzanga59 95 51
East (E)
National Flag Of Boussé Boussé72 116 63
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Boussouma Boussouma101 162 88
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Dapélogo Dapélogo86 138 75
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Dédougou Dédougou104 168 90
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Djibo Djibo64 103 56
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Douentza Douentza105 169 91
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Gaongo Gaongo138 221 120
Southeast (SE)

🏳️ States Near To Ouahigouya


States and regions closest to Nord (home state of Ouahigouya), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Atakora Atakora336 541 292
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Boucle du Mouhoun Boucle du Mouhoun82 133 72
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Cascades Region Cascades Region275 443 239
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Centre Centre110 177 95
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Centre-Est Centre-Est210 338 182
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Centre-Nord Centre-Nord101 163 88
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Centre-Ouest Centre-Ouest127 204 110
South (S)
National Flag Of Centre-Sud Centre-Sud173 279 151
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Donga Donga386 621 335
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Est Est233 376 203
East-southeast (ESE)

🌎 Countries Near To Ouahigouya


Countries bordering or closest to Burkina Faso, with aerial distance and compass direction from Ouahigouya's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Benin Benin332 534 288
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Cameroon Cameroon1,005 1,617 873
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea1,091 1,757 948
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Gabon Gabon1,276 2,053 1,108
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Gambia Gambia930 1,496 807
West (W)
National Flag Of Ghana Ghana299 481 259
South (S)
National Flag Of Guinea Guinea574 923 498
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Guinea-Bissau Guinea-Bissau921 1,482 800
West (W)
National Flag Of Ivory Coast Ivory Coast423 681 367
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Liberia Liberia670 1,078 582
Southwest (SW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Ouahigouya. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Nord, Burkina Faso.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Ouahigouya (You)Nord124,587
GourcyNord40,14141.5S
TitaoNord48,24143.4ENE
GonnaNord76148.6W
YakoNord38,67970.8SSE
KoukaCentre-Nord17,28688.4E
KoroMopti24,69489.3NW
TouganBoucle du Mouhoun26,34790.1SW
BourzangaCentre-Nord27,21394.9E
KongoussiCentre-Nord53,62799.5ESE
NanoroCentre-Ouest10,847101.9SSE

🏆 Nord City Rankings

How does Ouahigouya rank within Nord? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Ouahigouya appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Ouahigouya ⭐124,587
Titao48,241
Gourcy40,141
Yako38,679
Gonna761

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport
IATA: OUA
168 km (104 mi) from Ouahigouya
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Nord Cities
Ouahigouya ranks #1 of 5 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Ouahigouya? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Ouahigouya Sits on the Map

Ouahigouya sits inside Nord, Burkina Faso and ranks #1 of 5 cities in Nord by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Ouahigouya to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Ouahigouya outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Ouahigouya and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Ouahigouya against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Nord city rankings

🌎 Beyond Ouahigouya: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Ouahigouya and the countries closest to Ouahigouya by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Burkina Faso. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Africa.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Ouahigouya, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Ouahigouya at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Ouahigouya

If you're stringing together stops in Nord, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Ouahigouya — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Ouahigouya MapView the Ouahigouya map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Ouahigouya Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Nord OverviewExplore the Nord state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Burkina Faso Country DataGet complete Burkina Faso data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Ouahigouya

Which cities are closest to Ouahigouya?

See the Cities Near To Ouahigouya table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Nord by population and density.

How is the distance from Ouahigouya to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Ouahigouya and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Ouahigouya map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Ouahigouya will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Ouahigouya to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Ouahigouya?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Ouahigouya. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Nord city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Ouahigouya compare in size to the cities near it?

Ouahigouya ranks #1 of 5 cities in Nord by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Ouahigouya?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Ouahigouya is Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA), about 168 km (104 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.