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Dédougou

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Updated Saturday, October 24, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Dédougou month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Dédougou are typically January, October and December, with average daytime highs around 34–34°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 40°C), January the coldest (average low 18°C), and August the wettest (about 253 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January34.018.4010.8
February36.520.9010.8
March39.425.2210.5
April40.227.4810.6
May38.827.82410.5
June35.425.87510.5
July31.423.82039.5
August29.723.02538.4
September31.123.215410.0
October34.323.53310.8
November35.821.2110.6
December34.219.3010.5

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Past and future events in Dédougou

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Previously

  1. 17th edition of FESTIMA (Festival International des Masques et des Arts)

    Held from May 11 to 18, 2026, marking the 30th anniversary of the festival celebrating traditional cultural masks in Dédougou.

  2. FESTIMA 2026

    The 17th edition of the Festival International des Masques et des Arts (FESTIMA) took place in Dédougou from May 11 to May 18, 2026.

Current public leadership

  • Babo Pierre Bassinga

    Governor of the Bankui and Sourou regions who presided over the 17th edition of FESTIMA in Dédougou.

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Newspapers and local media

  • Echos du Mouhoun

    Local information and development news source covering Dédougou and the Mouhoun province.

  • Burkina24.com

    News portal covering events and updates related to Dédougou.

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01 · Questions

Questions about Dédougou

Dédougou is a city in western Burkina Faso. It is the capital of Mouhoun Province and the Boucle du Mouhoun Region.

What is the population size of Dédougou?

The most recent figure records 63,617 residents.

Which currency is used for transactions in Dédougou?

All commercial activity uses the West African CFA franc (XOF).

What languages are commonly heard in markets and shops?

Business is conducted in French (fr‑BF) and many traders also speak the Mos language (mos).

What cultural event draws visitors to Dédougou?

The city hosts the Festival International des Masques et des Arts (FESTIMA), a biennial celebration of traditional masks and arts.

How does Dédougou rank among Burkinabé cities by size?

It is identified as the tenth‑largest city in Burkina Faso.

More details are available on the Dédougou Wikipedia page.

02 · Overview

Dédougou, in brief

Where is Dédougou situated and what administrative role does it hold?

Dédougou is a city located in western Burkina Faso. It functions as the capital city of Mouhoun Province and Boucle du Mouhoun Region, and stands as the 10th largest city in the nation.

What are the demographic features and ethnic composition of the municipality?

The population of the urban center was recorded at 37,793 inhabitants in 2006, a total that consisted of 18,778 males and 19,015 females. Within the local population, the primary ethnic groups are the Marka and the Bwa.

How does the community engage with history and cultural heritage?

During the colonial era, the settlement functioned as an early stronghold of pro-French sentiment in the region and became the center of a cercle in 1911, a period when rival villages were obliterated. In contemporary cultural life, the municipality hosts the Festival International des Masques et des Arts (FESTIMA), which operates as a biennial international festival celebrating traditional cultural masks.

What climatic classification defines the area?

The local environment experiences a tropical savanna climate, which corresponds specifically to the Aw designation under the Köppen climate classification.

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01 · Q&A

Where is Dédougou located and what are its coordinates?

Dédougou is situated in Burkina Faso at geographic coordinates 12.4636, -3.4607, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Dédougou?

Dédougou has a recorded population of approximately 63,617 and observes the Africa/Ouagadougou time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Dédougou?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Dédougou include FR-BF, MOS, with XOF used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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