Yako, Burkina Faso
Place in Nord Region, Burkina Faso / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the fox, see Yako (fox).
Yako is a town in northern Burkina Faso, the capital of Passoré Province. It lies 109 kilometres (68 mi) north-west of Ouagadougou. Yako is known for its large mosque and as the birthplace of former President Thomas Sankara.
- Mosque in the centre of Yako
- Bus station of Yako
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Yako | |
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Coordinates: 12°58′N 2°16′W | |
Country | Burkina Faso |
Regions | Nord Region |
Province | Passoré Province |
Elevation | 301 m (988 ft) |
Population (2019 census)[1] | |
• Total | 38,679 |
Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
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