Live Data
Capital
Ouagadougou
Population
23.3 million (2024 est.)
Area
274,200 km²
Languages
French, Mooré, Dioula, Fulfulde
Currency
West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone
Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0)
Regions
Ouagadougou Plateau
Ouagadougou Plateau anchors one of Burkina Faso's major geographic and cultural zones, connecting local communities, transport corridors, markets, and heritage sites. Use the Pulse map alongside official sources to understand how this region fits into the wider continental picture. Ouagadougou is the national reference point for government, services, and onward travel.
Bobo-Dioulasso and Hauts-Bassins
Bobo-Dioulasso and Hauts-Bassins anchors one of Burkina Faso's major geographic and cultural zones, connecting local communities, transport corridors, markets, and heritage sites. Use the Pulse map alongside official sources to understand how this region fits into the wider continental picture.
Sahel North
Sahel North anchors one of Burkina Faso's major geographic and cultural zones, connecting local communities, transport corridors, markets, and heritage sites. Use the Pulse map alongside official sources to understand how this region fits into the wider continental picture.
Cascades and Southwest
Cascades and Southwest anchors one of Burkina Faso's major geographic and cultural zones, connecting local communities, transport corridors, markets, and heritage sites. Use the Pulse map alongside official sources to understand how this region fits into the wider continental picture.
🏗️Infrastructure
Burkina Faso's infrastructure is shaped by its geography, main trade corridors, ports, airports, border crossings, and energy systems. The Pulse map can help orient major cities and transport relationships, but official transport and utility sources should be checked for current operations.
🏥Healthcare
Urban healthcare access is strongest in the capital and major regional centers, while rural care can be limited. Visitors should carry comprehensive travel health insurance, confirm routine vaccinations, and consult the WHO country health profiles and WHO Regional Office for Africa resource before departure.
🚌Transportation
International access centers on Ouagadougou and other major gateways, with onward travel by road, air, rail, river, or ferry depending on region. Confirm schedules directly with operators and avoid assuming rural route reliability.