Ouagadougou facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ouagadougou
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City
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Ouagadougou skyline
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Nickname(s):
Ouaga
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Region | Centre Region | |
Province | Kadiogo | |
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• City | 219.3 km2 (84.7 sq mi) | |
• Metro | 2,805 km2 (1,083 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 305 m (1,001 ft) | |
Population
(2015)
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• City | 2,200,000 | |
• Density | 6,727/km2 (17,420/sq mi) | |
• Metro | 2,500,000 | |
Time zone | UTC | |
Area code(s) | +226 | |
Climate | BSh |
Ouagadougou ( is the capital of Burkina Faso. It is also the country's biggest city. In Ouagadougou, people mainly make clothing and food. Ouagadougou's mayor is chosen every five years. Ouagadougou is near the equator. It is always warm. In Ouagadougou, people speak French. Ouagadougou is one of the poorest cities in Africa. Almost 70% of its people can not read or write but the city has ten universities.
Economy
Informal trade is widespread in the streets.
- Informal economy
International relations
Twin towns – Sister cities
Ouagadougou is twinned with following cities:
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Images for kids
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A local travelling by camel.
See also
In Spanish: Uagadugú para niños
National Hispanic Heritage Month on Kiddle
Hispanic astronauts
![]() | Ellen Ochoa |
![]() | Michael López-Alegría |
![]() | Franklin Chang-Díaz |
![]() | Serena Auñón-Chancellor |
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