Koupéla
| Koupéla | |
|---|---|
 Location within Burkina Faso, French West Africa | |
  Koupéla Location within Burkina Faso, French West Africa | |
| Coordinates: 12°10′46″N 0°21′6″W / 12.17944°N 0.35167°W | |
| Country |
 Burkina Faso |
| Elevation | 296 m (971 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 22,761 |
| Time zone | GMT (UTC+0) |
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.[1] Today it is the seat of an archdiocese, and contains a cathedral.
References
- ↑ Historical Dictionary of Burkina Faso, by Lawrence Rupley, Lamissa Bangali, Boureima Diamitani, 2013, Third edition, Scarecrow Press, Inc. ISBN 978-0-8108-6770-3
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