Dano, Burkina Faso
Dano is a town located in the province of Ioba in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of Ioba Province. It is also the capital of Dano Department.
Dano | |
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  Dano Location within Burkina Faso, French West Africa | |
| Coordinates: 11°8′37″N 3°3′46″W | |
| Country |  Burkina Faso |
| Region | Sud-Ouest Region |
| Province | Ioba Province |
| Department | Dano Department |
| Elevation | 287 m (942 ft) |
| Population (2019 census)[1] | |
| • Total | 25,928 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
Dano is a small town with a market for weaving and pottery and is home to the Dagara, firm believers in Christianity.[2]
Notable People
- Malidoma Patrice Somé Author and shaman
- Sobonfu Somé (author and speaker)[3]
References
- Citypopulation.de Population of cities & urban localities in Burkina Faso
- Manson, K., Knight, J. (2006), Burkina Faso, p.226, Bradt Travel Guides, The Globe Pequot Press Inc., Retrieved on June 17, 2008
- Some, Sobonfue (2003). Falling Out of Grace: Meditations on Loss, Healing and Wisdom. ISBN 0972520023.
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