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Tenkodogo

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Updated Friday, August 28, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Tenkodogo month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Tenkodogo are typically January, September and October, with average daytime highs around 31–33°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 39°C), January the coldest (average low 20°C), and August the wettest (about 219 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 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)
January33.419.8010.7
February36.022.2010.8
March38.625.8210.5
April38.727.2910.5
May36.326.62310.5
June33.224.96110.3
July30.623.41389.4
August29.422.72198.3
September30.722.91179.7
October33.423.23910.4
November35.021.8010.8
December33.620.4010.5

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Previously

  1. Death of King Naba Saga

    King Naba Saga died on 29 January 2016 while receiving hospital care in Thailand

  2. Succession of King Naba Guiguem-Pollé

    Naba Guiguem-Pollé became king of Tenkodogo following the death of Naba Saga in 2016

  3. 2019 Road Network Improvements

    Major road paving and roundabout construction ahead of the 11 December festivity, speeding intra‑city movement

  4. Removal of Dirt Runway for 11 December Neighbourhood

    The former dirt airstrip was cleared to develop the modern "Cité 11 Décembre" residential area

Current public leadership

  • Naba Guiguem-Pollé

    Current king of Tenkodogo (succeeded after the death of Naba Saga in 2016)

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Tenkodogo has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • Naba Saga

    28th king of Tenkodogo; died on 29 January 2016 while in Thailand

  • Naba Tigre

    Father of Naba Saga; king of Tenkodogo until his death in September 2001

Local business and employers

  • Hotel Djamou

    Notable hotel in Tenkodogo

  • Hotel Djamou Annexe

    Extension of Hotel Djamou offering accommodation

  • Hotel Laafi

    Notable hotel in Tenkodogo

  • Auberge Riale

    Notable hotel/inn in Tenkodogo

Newspapers and local media

  • Media related to Tenkodogo at Wikimedia Commons

    Listed by the source as a local media outlet.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Tenkodogo, in brief

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02 · History

How Tenkodogo took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Tenkodogo

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Tenkodogo

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Tenkodogo

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Tenkodogo

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Tenkodogo

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08 · Questions

Questions about Tenkodogo

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01 · Q&A

Where is Tenkodogo located and what are its coordinates?

Tenkodogo is situated in Burkina Faso at geographic coordinates 11.7844, -0.3718 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Tenkodogo?

Tenkodogo has a recorded population of approximately 61,936 and observes the Africa/Ouagadougou time zone (XOF).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Tenkodogo?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Tenkodogo include fr-BF, mos, and the circulating currency is XOF.

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