Koupéla
Our Lady of Graces Cathedral, Koupéla
Location within Burkina Faso, West Africa
Location within Burkina Faso, West Africa
Koupéla is located in Burkina Faso
Koupéla
Koupéla
Location within Burkina Faso, West Africa
Coordinates: 12°10′46″N 0°21′6″W / 12.17944°N 0.35167°W / 12.17944; -0.35167
Country Burkina Faso
RegionCentre-Est
ProvinceKouritenga
DepartmentKoupéla
Elevation
296 m (971 ft)
Population
 (2019 census)[1]
  Total49,372
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

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.

References

  1. Citypopulation.de Population of cities & 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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