Elevation 294 m (965 ft) Area 11.2 km² | Time zone GMT (UTC+0) Population 41,785 (2006) Number of airports 1 | |
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Weather 26°C, Wind NE at 6 km/h, 10% Humidity | ||
Fada n gourma burkina faso
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.
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Etymology
In Hausa Fada N'gourma means "place where one pays the tax."
History
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.
Twin Cities
The town is twinned with Épernay in France and Great Barrington, Massachusetts, USA.
References
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