Abdoul gafar

Updated October 31, 2025

## Abdoul Gafar (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso): Data-Accuracy Note & How to Find the Exact Spot

Quick facts (verified):
– Location (city): Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Britannica
– Coordinates provided: 12.3777901, −1.5511323 (this point falls within Ouagadougou).
– Given “address” string: 9CFW+SCH√ÂMA — this appears to be a malformed Plus Code (details below).
– POI name: “Abdoul gafar.” There is no verifiable evidence that a tourist attraction with this exact name exists at the above coordinates. (Searches return people with the given name, including a footballer, but not a place.)

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### Why this page reads differently
You asked for 100% factual information. Current open sources do not confirm a tourist attraction named “Abdoul gafar” at the supplied coordinates. Rather than invent details, this guide explains what is known, flags the data issues, and shows you how to pinpoint the exact spot using Plus Codes so you can ground-truth it on your map.

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## The Plus Code problem (and how to fix it)

What’s a Plus Code?
Plus Codes are open, map-friendly location codes derived from latitude/longitude—useful where formal street addresses are missing or inconsistent. They work in Google Maps and can be shared like addresses.

What’s wrong with 9CFW+SCH√ÂMA?
– Valid Plus Codes use a limited alphanumeric set and a “+” at position 5 (e.g., 7VP3+PR6).
– The trailing characters here (√ÂMA) look like an encoding/character-set corruption, not a valid suffix.
– Conclusion: the “address” string is not a usable Plus Code.

How to recover a correct Plus Code from the coordinates
1. Open Google Maps (web or app).
2. Paste the coordinates 12.3777901, -1.5511323 into the search bar; hit Enter.
3. Once the pin drops, tap/click near the center of the precise spot. Maps will show a Plus Code in the place sheet (e.g., something like XXXX+XXX, Ouagadougou). Help
4. Copy that Plus Code and save it as the canonical locator for this POI record.

> Tip: Shortened Plus Codes (e.g., XXXX+XX, Ouagadougou) are context-aware and depend on the city name; the full code is safer for documentation and offline use.

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## What we can (and cannot) say about the point today

– The coordinates place you inside Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, a city historically linked to the Mossi kingdom and today the country’s largest urban center. Britannica
– We cannot confirm that a site named “Abdoul gafar” is a museum, monument, restaurant, gallery, or any formal tourist attraction at those coordinates. (Directory/news/database checks surface people with that name, not places.)

Because of that, any claims about opening hours, tickets, exhibits, on-site facilities, or accessibility specifics would be speculation. To keep this page factual and trustworthy, the rest of this guide focuses on how to verify and safely visit the pinned location.

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## Field-verification playbook (practical and inclusive)

Use this checklist before you go to the coordinates:

– Confirm the exact Plus Code from the coordinates (steps above). Save both the full Plus Code and the raw lat/long to your notes. Maps
– Cross-check in multiple map layers: Satellite view and street labels often reveal whether the pin falls on a residential plot, business frontage, public venue, or vacant lot. (Satellite layer is built into Google Maps.) Maps
– Call ahead if a business name appears: If Maps, a local directory, or signage in satellite/street images shows a business, phone or message them to confirm the name on the ground and whether visitors are welcome.
– Be language-aware: French is widely used for business/admin. Having the Plus Code and coordinates written down helps when asking for directions or booking a driver. Britannica
– Accessibility check: Surfaces and entrances vary around Ouagadougou; curb cuts and ramps aren’t guaranteed. If mobility access matters, ask a local contact (or accommodation) to pre-scout using the Plus Code and send a quick photo or description.
– Privacy and respect: If the pin resolves to someone’s home or private compound, treat it as a private address, not a visitor site. Do not publish photos of residents without consent.

—

## Safety & on-the-ground navigation (neutral, non-sensational)

– Navigation: Drivers and delivery services in cities across West Africa increasingly accept Plus Codes. Share the full code to minimize ambiguity. Maps Platform
– Daylight first: Make your first visit during daylight for easier identification of landmarks and signage.
– Backup plan: Save an offline map of Ouagadougou and keep both coordinates and the Plus Code in your phone and on paper. (Plus Codes can be decoded offline by apps using the open algorithm.)

—

## Responsible publishing (for researchers and editors)

If you maintain destination content or POI databases:

1. Use coordinates as the source of truth. Derive the Plus Code from the map pin, not the other way around. Maps
2. Store both formats: lat,lon and the full Plus Code.
3. Require at least one of:
– Official website or government listing,
– Field photo with timestamp/GPS metadata, or
– A phone confirmation (name + nature of place).
4. Avoid corrupted strings: If you see unusual characters (e.g., √Â), re-decode the source text as UTF-8 and regenerate the Plus Code from the coordinates.
5. Mark uncertain records “unverified” until at least two independent checks agree (map + call/photo).

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## Bottom line

– We can verify the coordinates point to Ouagadougou.
– The “address” string is not a valid Plus Code and should be rederived from the coordinates. Maps
– There is no current evidence that a tourist attraction formally named “Abdoul gafar” exists at those coordinates. If you discover a signed venue on site, please capture the correct name, a fresh Plus Code, and any public visitor details so we can update this page with verified information.

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### Sources & references
– Encyclopædia Britannica overview of Ouagadougou (history/context). Britannica
– Google’s official pages on Plus Codes (what they are, how they work, how to find/share them). Maps
– Open Location Code (Plus Codes) technical summary.
– City coordinate references for Ouagadougou.
– Name-matching checks indicating people—not places—named “Abdoul Gafar.”

> Internal links: Omitted intentionally. We did not find a verified attraction to link contextually from/into without risking misinformation. If/when a real site name and details are confirmed, we’ll add two relevant in-site guides (e.g., “Guide to Ouagadougou Neighborhoods” and “Using Plus Codes When Traveling in West Africa”).

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Abdoul Gafar (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso): Data-Accuracy Note & How to Find the Exact Spot

Quick facts (verified):
– Location (city): Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. oai_citation:0‡Encyclopedia Britannica
– Coordinates provided: 12.3777901, −1.5511323 (this point falls within Ouagadougou). oai_citation:1‡ng.maptons.com
– Given “address” string: 9CFW+SCH√ÂMA — this appears to be a malformed Plus Code (details below).
– POI name: “Abdoul gafar.” There is no verifiable evidence that a tourist attraction with this exact name exists at the above coordinates. (Searches return people with the given name, including a footballer, but not a place.) oai_citation:2‡Wikipedia

Why this page reads differently

You asked for 100% factual information. Current open sources do not confirm a tourist attraction named “Abdoul gafar” at the supplied coordinates. Rather than invent details, this guide explains what is known, flags the data issues, and shows you how to pinpoint the exact spot using Plus Codes so you can ground-truth it on your map.

The Plus Code problem (and how to fix it)

What’s a Plus Code?
Plus Codes are open, map-friendly location codes derived from latitude/longitude—useful where formal street addresses are missing or inconsistent. They work in Google Maps and can be shared like addresses. oai_citation:3‡Wikipedia

What’s wrong with 9CFW+SCH√ÂMA?
– Valid Plus Codes use a limited alphanumeric set and a “+” at position 5 (e.g., 7VP3+PR6).
– The trailing characters here (√ÂMA) look like an encoding/character-set corruption, not a valid suffix.
– Conclusion: the “address” string is not a usable Plus Code.

How to recover a correct Plus Code from the coordinates
1. Open Google Maps (web or app).
2. Paste the coordinates 12.3777901, -1.5511323 into the search bar; hit Enter.
3. Once the pin drops, tap/click near the center of the precise spot. Maps will show a Plus Code in the place sheet (e.g., something like XXXX+XXX, Ouagadougou). oai_citation:4‡Google Help
4. Copy that Plus Code and save it as the canonical locator for this POI record.

Tip: Shortened Plus Codes (e.g., XXXX+XX, Ouagadougou) are context-aware and depend on the city name; the full code is safer for documentation and offline use. oai_citation:5‡Wikipedia

What we can (and cannot) say about the point today

• The coordinates place you inside Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, a city historically linked to the Mossi kingdom and today the country’s largest urban center. oai_citation:6‡Encyclopedia Britannica
• We cannot confirm that a site named “Abdoul gafar” is a museum, monument, restaurant, gallery, or any formal tourist attraction at those coordinates. (Directory/news/database checks surface people with that name, not places.) oai_citation:7‡Wikipedia

Because of that, any claims about opening hours, tickets, exhibits, on-site facilities, or accessibility specifics would be speculation. To keep this page factual and trustworthy, the rest of this guide focuses on how to verify and safely visit the pinned location.

Field-verification playbook (practical and inclusive)

Use this checklist before you go to the coordinates:

• Confirm the exact Plus Code from the coordinates (steps above). Save both the full Plus Code and the raw lat/long to your notes. oai_citation:8‡Google Maps
• Cross-check in multiple map layers: Satellite view and street labels often reveal whether the pin falls on a residential plot, business frontage, public venue, or vacant lot. (Satellite layer is built into Google Maps.) oai_citation:9‡Google Maps
• Call ahead if a business name appears: If Maps, a local directory, or signage in satellite/street images shows a business, phone or message them to confirm the name on the ground and whether visitors are welcome.
• Be language-aware: French is widely used for business/admin. Having the Plus Code and coordinates written down helps when asking for directions or booking a driver. oai_citation:10‡Encyclopedia Britannica
• Accessibility check: Surfaces and entrances vary around Ouagadougou; curb cuts and ramps aren’t guaranteed. If mobility access matters, ask a local contact (or accommodation) to pre-scout using the Plus Code and send a quick photo or description.
• Privacy and respect: If the pin resolves to someone’s home or private compound, treat it as a private address, not a visitor site. Do not publish photos of residents without consent.

Safety & on-the-ground navigation (neutral, non-sensational)

• Navigation: Drivers and delivery services in cities across West Africa increasingly accept Plus Codes. Share the full code to minimize ambiguity. oai_citation:11‡Google Maps Platform
• Daylight first: Make your first visit during daylight for easier identification of landmarks and signage.
• Backup plan: Save an offline map of Ouagadougou and keep both coordinates and the Plus Code in your phone and on paper. (Plus Codes can be decoded offline by apps using the open algorithm.) oai_citation:12‡Wikipedia

Responsible publishing (for researchers and editors)

If you maintain destination content or POI databases:

1. Use coordinates as the source of truth. Derive the Plus Code from the map pin, not the other way around. oai_citation:13‡Google Maps
2. Store both formats: lat,lon and the full Plus Code.
3. Require at least one of:
   – Official website or government listing,
   – Field photo with timestamp/GPS metadata, or
   – A phone confirmation (name + nature of place).
4. Avoid corrupted strings: If you see unusual characters (e.g., √Â), re-decode the source text as UTF-8 and regenerate the Plus Code from the coordinates.
5. Mark uncertain records “unverified” until at least two independent checks agree (map + call/photo).

Bottom line

• We can verify the coordinates point to Ouagadougou. oai_citation:14‡ng.maptons.com
• The “address” string is not a valid Plus Code and should be rederived from the coordinates. oai_citation:15‡Google Maps
• There is no current evidence that a tourist attraction formally named “Abdoul gafar” exists at those coordinates. If you discover a signed venue on site, please capture the correct name, a fresh Plus Code, and any public visitor details so we can update this page with verified information. oai_citation:16‡Wikipedia

Sources & references

• Encyclopædia Britannica overview of Ouagadougou (history/context). oai_citation:17‡Encyclopedia Britannica
• Google’s official pages on Plus Codes (what they are, how they work, how to find/share them). oai_citation:18‡Google Maps
• Open Location Code (Plus Codes) technical summary. oai_citation:19‡Wikipedia
• City coordinate references for Ouagadougou. oai_citation:20‡ng.maptons.com
• Name-matching checks indicating people—not places—named “Abdoul Gafar.” oai_citation:21‡Wikipedia

Internal links: Omitted intentionally. We did not find a verified attraction to link contextually from/into without risking misinformation. If/when a real site name and details are confirmed, we’ll add two relevant in-site guides (e.g., “Guide to Ouagadougou Neighborhoods” and “Using Plus Codes When Traveling in West Africa”).