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Dédougou

Boucle du Mouhoun, Burkina Faso · Africa

About Dédougou

Dédougou sits on the route: 1 hours from Nouna.

Dédougou is a town located in Boucle du Mouhoun, Burkina Faso. With a population of 63,617, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Dédougou 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 Dédougou to your route.

About Dédougou

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. It is the 10th largest city in Burkina Faso. The village

Read more of Dedougou was an early stronghold of pro-French sentiment in the region, and became the center of a cercle in 1911. Rival villages were obliterated. Dédougou is also the location of the Festival International des Masques et des Arts (FESTIMA), a biennial international festival celebrating traditional cultural masks.

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Where is Dédougou located?

Dédougou is located in Boucle du Mouhoun, Burkina Faso, Africa. The coordinates are 12.4636 latitude, -3.4607 longitude.

What is the population of Dédougou?

Dédougou has a population of approximately 63,617 people, making it a town in Burkina Faso.

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Quick Information

Population
63,617
Continent
Africa
Country
Burkina Faso
Region
Boucle du Mouhoun
Timezone
Africa/Ouagadougou
Coordinates
12.4636, -3.4607

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AfricaBurkina FasoBoucle du MouhounTown

When to drive here

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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

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107 km awayPop. 87,151

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