Fada N'gourma
| Fada N'gourma | |
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 Fada N'gourma
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| Coordinates: 12°03′N 0°22′E / 12.050°N 0.367°E | |
| Country |
 Burkina Faso
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| Region | Est Region |
| Province | Gourma Province |
| Department | Fada N'gourma Department |
| Elevation | 294 m (965 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 51,421 |
| Time zone | GMT (UTC+0) |
Fada N'gourma, also written Fada-Ngourma, or Noungu is a city and an important market town in eastern Burkina Faso, lying 219 kilometres (136 mi) east of Ouagadougou, in the Gourmantché area. It is the capital of the Gourma province. It is known for its blanket and carpet manufacturing as well as its honey.
In Hausa Fada N'gourma means "place where one pays the tax."
The town was founded by Diaba Lompo as Bingo at the beginning of the 13th century. The French arrived at the town in January, 1895 and the local Gurma ruler accepted French protection.
The town is twinned with Épernay in France and Great Barrington, Massachusetts, USA.
Main street in Fada
Beehives in Fada N'gourma
Market in Fada N'Gourma
Coordinates: 12°03′N 0°22′E / 12.050°N 0.367°E
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