Hauts-Bassins, Burkina Faso · Africa
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Bobo-Dioulasso is a city located in Hauts-Bassins, Burkina Faso. With a population of 904,920, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Bobo-Dioulasso sits in Burkina Faso. It's in the Africa/Ouagadougou time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bobo-Dioulasso to your route.
Bobo-Dioulasso (Dyula: Bɔbɔjulaso N'Ko script: ߓߐ߬ߓߐߖߎ߬ߟߊ߬ߛߏ߫, Mossi: Sɩa) (often colloquially called Bobo) is a city in Burkina Faso with a population of 1,129,000 (as of 2023); it is the second-largest city in the country, after Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso's capital. The name means "home of the Bobo-Dioula".
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Bobo-speaking population (related to the Mande) refers to the city simply as Sia. There are two distinct dialects of Jula spoken, based on the origins of different groups of speakers. The city is situated in the southwest of the country, in the Houet Province, some 350 km (220 mi) from Ouagadougou. Bobo-Dioulasso is significant both economically (agricultural trade, textile industry) and culturally, as it is a major center of culture and music.
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Bobo-Dioulasso is located in Hauts-Bassins, Burkina Faso, Africa. The coordinates are 11.1806 latitude, -4.2949 longitude.
Bobo-Dioulasso has a population of approximately 904,920 people, making it a city in Burkina Faso.
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