Koupéla | |
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Location within Burkina Faso,
West Africa | |
Coordinates: 12°10′46″N 0°21′6″W / 12.17944°N 0.35167°W | |
Country | Burkina Faso |
Region | Centre-Est |
Province | Kouritenga |
Department | Koupéla |
Elevation | 296 m (971 ft) |
Population (2019 census)
[1] | |
• Total | 49,372 |
Time zone | UTC+0 ( GMT) |
Koupéla is a city in Burkina Faso, lying east of Ouagadougou (137 km or 85 mi) and west of Fada-Ngourma (82 km or 51 mi) in an area settled by the Mossi people. It is known for its pottery and sculptures; these were made from natural clays found in the area. In 1900 Koupéla became the site of the first Catholic mission in Burkina Faso. [2] Today it is the seat of an archdiocese, and contains a cathedral.
Media related to Koupéla at Wikimedia Commons
Koupéla | |
---|---|
Location within Burkina Faso,
West Africa | |
Coordinates: 12°10′46″N 0°21′6″W / 12.17944°N 0.35167°W | |
Country | Burkina Faso |
Region | Centre-Est |
Province | Kouritenga |
Department | Koupéla |
Elevation | 296 m (971 ft) |
Population (2019 census)
[1] | |
• Total | 49,372 |
Time zone | UTC+0 ( GMT) |
Koupéla is a city in Burkina Faso, lying east of Ouagadougou (137 km or 85 mi) and west of Fada-Ngourma (82 km or 51 mi) in an area settled by the Mossi people. It is known for its pottery and sculptures; these were made from natural clays found in the area. In 1900 Koupéla became the site of the first Catholic mission in Burkina Faso. [2] Today it is the seat of an archdiocese, and contains a cathedral.
Media related to Koupéla at Wikimedia Commons