Yako, Burkina Faso

Yako is a town in northern Burkina Faso, the capital of Passoré Province. It lies 109 km north-west of Ouagadougou. Yako is known for its large mosque and as the birthplace of former President Thomas Sankara.

Climate
Köppen-Geiger climate classification system classifies its climate as hot semi-arid (BSh).