City atlasBurkina Faso

Kaya

Decide whether to visit or live in Kaya, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Friday, October 30, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Kaya?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises avoiding all travel to the whole country of Burkina Faso.

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Kaya month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Kaya are typically January, September and December, with average daytime highs around 32–34°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 40°C), January the coldest (average low 18°C), and August the wettest (about 226 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)
January32.617.8010.7
February35.220.3010.8
March39.024.5010.6
April40.127.1310.8
May39.227.92010.6
June36.326.24410.4
July32.824.21149.9
August30.523.02268.9
September32.023.49610.3
October35.523.61810.7
November36.021.3010.7
December33.519.2010.3

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What is being reported around Kaya

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People and places shaping Kaya

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Research updated Saturday, October 17, 2026
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Past and future events in Kaya

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Compulsory patriotic immersion program launch in Kaya

    Began on August 10, 2025, involving new high school graduates at the private Sainte Thérèse d’Avila college in Kaya.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Kaya (given name)

    Listed in the source as a person associated with people.

  • Kaya (surname)

    Listed in the source as a person associated with people.

  • Z. Blaise Ouédraogo

    Colonel-Major and governor of the Kuils region who visited Kaya to motivate high school graduates.

Historical figures

Local business and employers

No locally headquartered business or major employer has passed the source checks for Kaya yet.

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Kaya Airport

    Airport serving the town of Kaya, Burkina Faso.

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Keep the deeper context

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01 · Overview

Kaya, in brief

Kaya is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Kaya took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Kaya

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Kaya

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Kaya

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Kaya

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Kaya

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08 · Questions

Questions about Kaya

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kaya

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Kaya located and what are its coordinates?

Kaya is situated in Burkina Faso at geographic coordinates 13.0883, -1.0837, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Kaya?

Kaya has a recorded population of approximately 121,970 and observes the Africa/Ouagadougou time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Kaya?

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

04 · Q&A

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