Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
2.4M
Population
219,300,000 km2
Area
51 Mbps
Internet
305m
Elevation
UTC±00:00
Timezone
OVERVIEW
Ouagadougou is a capital city in Burkina Faso with a population of 2.4M. Internet speeds average 51 Mbps download. The city has 5,573 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Burkina Faso
Region
Western Africa
Population
2.4M
Timezone
UTC±00:00
Elevation
305 m
Currency
XOF
Language
French
Status
Capital City
GPS
12.37, -1.53
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
51 Mbps internet — adequate for most digital work
A major city with a population of 2,415,266
INFRASTRUCTURE
5,573 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
274
Cafes
42
Bars
349
Fast Food
52
Shopping
Supermarkets
46
Convenience
43
Shopping Malls
22
Healthcare
Hospitals
75
Clinics
69
Pharmacies
110
Education
Schools
801
Universities
70
Libraries
19
Recreation
Parks
215
Playgrounds
13
Sports
545
Cinemas
18
Museums
4
Theatres
6
Transport
Bus Stops
747
Train Stations
1
Fuel Stations
198
Services
Banks
100
ATMs
18
Post Offices
12
Police
16
Fire Stations
5
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
51 Mbps
Download
14 Mbps
Upload
38ms
Latency
14,732
Tests
6,669
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jan - Mar
26°
J
27°
F
27°
M
29°
A
30°
M
31°
J
31°
J
31°
A
30°
S
29°
O
27°
N
27°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Ouagadougou known for?
Ouagadougou is a city in Burkina Faso. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Ouagadougou?
Ouagadougou has an average download speed of 51 Mbps and upload speed of 14 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the population of Ouagadougou?
The population of Ouagadougou is approximately 2.4M.
What infrastructure does Ouagadougou have?
Ouagadougou has 5,573 mapped points of interest, including 274 restaurants, 75 hospitals, 801 schools.
What country is Ouagadougou in?
Ouagadougou is located in Burkina Faso.
