Koupéla

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.[2] Today it is the seat of an archdiocese, and contains a cathedral.

Koupéla
Location within Burkina Faso, West Africa
Koupéla
Location within Burkina Faso, West Africa
Coordinates: 12°10′46″N 0°21′6″W
Country Burkina Faso
RegionCentre-Est
ProvinceKouritenga
DepartmentKoupéla
Elevation
296 m (971 ft)
Population
 (2019 census)[1]
  Total45,900
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

References

  1. Citypopulation.de Population of cities & urban localities in Burkina Faso
  2. 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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