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Koupéla

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
Region Centre-Est
Province Kouritenga
Department Koupéla
Elevation 296 m (971 ft)
Population (2012)
 • Total 22,761
Time zone GMT (UTC+0)

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



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