Dédougou
| Dédougou | |
|---|---|
  Dédougou Location within Burkina Faso, French West Africa | |
| Coordinates: 12°28′N 3°28′W / 12.467°N 3.467°W | |
| Country |
 Burkina Faso |
| Region | Boucle du Mouhoun Region |
| Province | Mouhoun Province |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6,659 km2 (2,571 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 299 m (981 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 42,542 |
| • Density | 6.4/km2 (17/sq mi) |
| Time zone | GMT (UTC+0) |
| Area code(s) | +226 20 |
| Website | Official website |
Dédougou is a city located in western Burkina Faso. It is the capital city of Mouhoun Province and Boucle du Mouhoun Region. The main ethnic groups are the Marka and the Bwa. The population of Dédougou was 37,793 in 2006; 18,778 were male and 19,015 were female.[1] It is the 9th largest city in Burkina Faso.[1]
Cotton packing in Dédougou
Coordinates: 12°28′N 3°28′W / 12.467°N 3.467°W
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