Burkina Faso

Ouahigouya

Burkina Faso
Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso
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Founded in 1757 as the historical capital of the Mossi Kingdom of Yatenga, Ouahigouya is a city in northern Burkina Faso and the administrative centre of the Yatenga province. The city has a walkable centre with a café and restaurant scene, and the wider region holds UNESCO World Heritage sites.

  • Population124,587
  • Nearest water from center42.0 km
  • Nearest mountain from center31.1 km
  • UNESCO within 50 km1