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.
| 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 |
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.
Burkina Faso operates on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) without daylight saving time. The country's longitudinal range spans approximately from 0° to 3° W.
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.