Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso — GPS Coordinates

Latitude
12.3657°
N
Longitude
1.5339°
W

12° 21' 56.4" N, 1° 32' 2.0" W

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CountryBurkina Faso
Population2,415,266
TimezoneAfrica/Ouagadougou

Located in the central part of Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou is positioned inland, away from the coast. It serves as the capital city and is an essential cultural and economic hub in the region, situated near the country's western border with Mali. The coordinates 12.3657, -1.5339 can be utilized for various practical applications such as obtaining driving directions, sharing drop pins with others, or geotagging photos. By entering these coordinates into a mapping service, users can pinpoint exact locations within the city.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the precise coordinates of Ouagadougou?

The precise coordinates of Ouagadougou are 12.3657° N latitude and -1.5339° W longitude. When reading coordinates, the first number indicates latitude (north or south of the equator) and the second indicates longitude (east or west of the Prime Meridian).

What time zone is Ouagadougou in?

Ouagadougou is in the Africa/Ouagadougou time zone, which operates on UTC+0. This means it has no offset from Coordinated Universal Time.

How can I use Ouagadougou's coordinates in a navigation app?

To use the coordinates 12.3657, -1.5339 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. Most applications will recognize the format and provide you with directions or information about the location.

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