Latitude and Longitude of Burkina Faso
12° 21' 56.4" N, 1° 32' 2.0" W
Located in West Africa, Burkina Faso lies predominantly in the Northern Hemisphere and is bordered by Mali to the north and Niger to the east. The country's geographic centroid is approximately 12.37° N latitude and 1.53° W longitude, contributing to its roughly rectangular shape. Individuals may seek the coordinates of Burkina Faso for various purposes, including geocoding applications, navigation, and mapping projects. Understanding the geographical context can aid in planning across different time zones or in identifying specific locations within the country for travel or research purposes.
Burkina Faso Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 12.365660, -1.533880
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 12°21'56.4"N 1°32'2.0"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 12°21.940'N 1°32.033'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 30N 659398E 1367425N
- Geohash · base32 index
- efnym5554
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7C4W9F88+7C9
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:12.365660,-1.533880
Major Cities in Burkina Faso
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouagadougou | 12.365660 | -1.533880 | 2,415,266 |
| Bobo-Dioulasso | 11.180640 | -4.294890 | 904,920 |
| Koudougou | 12.251880 | -2.366940 | 160,239 |
| Saaba | 12.371360 | -1.414680 | 136,011 |
| Ouahigouya | 13.576900 | -2.417860 | 124,587 |
| Kaya | 13.088300 | -1.083680 | 121,970 |
| Banfora | 10.640640 | -4.752850 | 117,452 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which continent is Burkina Faso located in and how can I read its coordinates?
Burkina Faso is situated in Africa. Its coordinates are expressed in degrees of latitude and longitude, with 12.37° N indicating its position north of the Equator and 1.53° W indicating its position west of the Prime Meridian.
What is the time zone of Burkina Faso and what is its longitudinal range?
Burkina Faso operates on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) without daylight saving time. The country's longitudinal range spans approximately from 0° to 3° W.
How can I find specific cities or regions within Burkina Faso using the country page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions within Burkina Faso, you can use the GPS coordinates listed on the country page. Entering specific coordinates in geocoding apps will help you locate key areas and cities.