Dédougou facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dédougou
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 Dédougou
Location in Burkina Faso
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| Country |  Burkina Faso |
| Region | Boucle du Mouhoun Region |
| Province | Mouhoun Province |
| Elevation | 299 m (981 ft) |
| Population
(2019 census)
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| • Total | 63,617 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
| Area code(s) | +226 20 |
| Website | Official website: https://web.archive.org/web/20130402180758/http://www.dedougou.org/ |
Dédougou is an important city located in western Burkina Faso, a country in West Africa. It serves as the capital city for both the Mouhoun Province and the Boucle du Mouhoun Region. The main groups of people living here are the Marka and the Bwa. In 2019, the population of Dédougou was about 63,617 people. This makes it one of the larger cities in Burkina Faso.
Culture and Festivals
Dédougou is well-known for hosting a special event called the Festival International des Masques et des Arts (FESTIMA). This international festival takes place every two years. It is a big celebration of traditional cultural masks. These masks are a very important part of the region's history and art.
Climate in Dédougou
Dédougou has a warm climate, which is typical for its location in West Africa. The city experiences generally hot weather throughout the year. There are two main seasons: a rainy season and a dry season. Knowing about the climate helps us understand daily life and activities in Dédougou.
| Climate data for Dédougou (1991–2020) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 39.3 (102.7) |
41.6 (106.9) |
42.2 (108.0) |
44.3 (111.7) |
44.4 (111.9) |
40.8 (105.4) |
38.8 (101.8) |
35.8 (96.4) |
38.9 (102.0) |
39.5 (103.1) |
39.2 (102.6) |
38.5 (101.3) |
44.4 (111.9) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 33.6 (92.5) |
36.2 (97.2) |
38.7 (101.7) |
39.3 (102.7) |
37.9 (100.2) |
35.1 (95.2) |
32.6 (90.7) |
31.3 (88.3) |
32.8 (91.0) |
35.9 (96.6) |
36.6 (97.9) |
34.6 (94.3) |
35.4 (95.7) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 25.8 (78.4) |
28.7 (83.7) |
31.9 (89.4) |
33.2 (91.8) |
32.1 (89.8) |
29.6 (85.3) |
27.5 (81.5) |
26.4 (79.5) |
27.2 (81.0) |
29.1 (84.4) |
28.7 (83.7) |
26.5 (79.7) |
28.9 (84.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 18.5 (65.3) |
21.2 (70.2) |
24.5 (76.1) |
26.6 (79.9) |
26.4 (79.5) |
24.5 (76.1) |
23.1 (73.6) |
22.6 (72.7) |
22.6 (72.7) |
23.0 (73.4) |
21.0 (69.8) |
18.9 (66.0) |
22.7 (72.9) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 12.1 (53.8) |
13.0 (55.4) |
14.5 (58.1) |
19.4 (66.9) |
19.4 (66.9) |
18.8 (65.8) |
19.7 (67.5) |
19.3 (66.7) |
19.2 (66.6) |
18.0 (64.4) |
16.4 (61.5) |
13.2 (55.8) |
12.1 (53.8) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 0.1 (0.00) |
0.4 (0.02) |
6.0 (0.24) |
23.6 (0.93) |
65.4 (2.57) |
108.0 (4.25) |
190.1 (7.48) |
255.9 (10.07) |
146.0 (5.75) |
45.2 (1.78) |
1.5 (0.06) |
0.0 (0.0) |
842.2 (33.16) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 2.3 | 5.3 | 8.1 | 11.7 | 14.5 | 10.7 | 4.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 58.5 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 285.7 | 258.6 | 263.4 | 245.1 | 263.1 | 247.3 | 236.4 | 213.5 | 232.6 | 274.5 | 288.0 | 294.9 | 3,103.1 |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
Images for kids
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Cotton packing in Dédougou
See also
In Spanish: Dédougou para niños
