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IANA Time Zone |
Africa/Ouagadougou |
Sara time compared to Beijing time (China) |
8 hours ahead |
Sara: a major city in the north of Burkina Faso
Sara is the capital of the Sara Province of Burkina Faso, located in the northern region of the country, about 200 kilometers from the capital city of Ouagadougou. As the economic and administrative center of the north, Sara serves as a trade hub for the surrounding agricultural region, with cotton, groundnuts and cereals as the main cash crops.
Geography and Climate
Sara is situated in the Sudano-Sahelian climate zone, with a year-round dry and rainy season, and an average annual temperature of around 28°C. The city's surroundings are characterized by a savannah landscape, which is influenced by the Sahara Desert, and water scarcity is a challenge during the dry season.
Human and social development
The population is predominantly Mossi, with Islam as the main religion. The city retains a traditional African market culture, with the weekly open-air market being an important social and commercial event. Steady progress has been made in recent years in terms of education and healthcare infrastructure, but it remains one of the regions of Burkina Faso with a high poverty rate.
Transportation and regional links
Sara is connected to Ouagadougou by the national highway N3 and is an important node in the road network of northern Burkina Faso. The city does not have a railroad or an airport, and relies mainly on road transportation for border trade with neighboring countries (e.g., Mali, Niger).
Sara Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-02-26
Sunrise Time
06:32
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18:25
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