Central-West district, Burkina Faso

Places to visit near Pitmoaga

Pitmoaga is a town in Central-West district, Burkina Faso, home to about 7,991 people. Within 50 km by road there are 165 places to visit — 77 churches, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage and 14 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Ouagadougou Cathedral (51 km), Grande Mosquée (52 km) and Sculptures Sur Granit de Laongo (91 km).

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Pitmoaga, Burkina Faso
Pitmoaga, Central-West district, Burkina Faso. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pitmoaga at a glance

Location
Central-West district, Burkina Faso
Population
about 7,991
Coordinates
12.2456° N, 1.8815° W
Places within 50 km
165
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Pitmoaga

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pitmoaga: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Pitmoaga, by type

Churches near Pitmoaga

84 churches within 100 km of Pitmoaga. The closest is Eglise Catholique (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pitmoaga

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pitmoaga. The closest is Niakado (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Niakado · viewpoint · Central-West · ~27 km
  • C21 · viewpoint · Centre · ~29 km
  • C22 · viewpoint · Centre · ~30 km
  • C20 · viewpoint · Centre · ~31 km
  • Mon Village · viewpoint · Centre · ~31 km
  • Gueswendé · viewpoint · Centre · ~33 km

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Forts & heritage near Pitmoaga

22 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pitmoaga. The closest is Na-yiri de Kokologho (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Pitmoaga

18 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Pitmoaga. The closest is Grande Mosquée de Kokologho (7 km); the best-known is Grande Mosquée (52 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pitmoaga

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pitmoaga. The closest is Barrage de Boulmiougou (41 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Pitmoaga

10 museums within 100 km of Pitmoaga. The closest is Musée des Arts Et des Savoirs Mossé de Bazoulé (25 km); the best-known is Palais Chef de Sapone (46 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Pitmoaga

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 141 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pitmoaga
  2. 30 km C22 · viewpoint, Centre
  3. 6 km C21 · viewpoint, Centre
  4. 21 km Ezilou Blessing Land-EBL · nature spot, Centre
  5. 26 km Na-yiri de Kokologho · heritage site, Central-West
  6. 31 km Niakado · viewpoint, Central-West
  7. 27 km Back to Pitmoaga

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From travellers near Pitmoaga

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How to reach Pitmoaga

    All places near Pitmoaga by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pitmoaga by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7784Eglise Catholique (1 km)
    Other attractions3850Chez Adja Salimata SORE (24 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1328Niakado (27 km)
    Forts & heritage622Na-yiri de Kokologho (7 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1418Grande Mosquée de Kokologho (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs311Barrage de Boulmiougou (41 km)
    Museums210Musée des Arts Et des Savoirs Mossé de Bazoulé (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28Ezilou Blessing Land-EBL (30 km)
    Parks57Veganim (41 km)
    Caves24Cave William's (44 km)
    Temples34Temple Bethesda de Kognongin (45 km)
    Waterfalls01Massili (76 km)

    Pitmoaga: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pitmoaga?

    Na-yiri de Kokologho (heritage site, about 7 km), Eglise Catholique (church, about 1 km), Niakado (viewpoint, about 27 km), C21 (viewpoint, about 29 km), C22 (viewpoint, about 30 km), Ezilou Blessing Land-EBL (nature spot, about 30 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pitmoaga?

    165 places on Spotwander: 77 churches, 38 other attractions, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage, 14 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest church to Pitmoaga?

    Eglise Catholique, about 1 km by road; Sainte Thérèse de L'enfant Jesus (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pitmoaga?

    Niakado, about 27 km by road; C21 (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pitmoaga?

    Na-yiri de Kokologho, about 7 km by road; Famille Pascale (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pitmoaga?

    Start in Pitmoaga, visit C22, then C21, then Ezilou Blessing Land-EBL, then Na-yiri de Kokologho, then Niakado, and drive back — about 141 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pitmoaga?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Pitmoaga

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Pitmoaga’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Pitmoaga on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.