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Pogoro Destination Guide
Delve into Pogoro in Burkina Faso
Pogoro in the region of Nord is a city in Burkina Faso - some 114 mi or ( 183 km ) North-West of Ouagadougou , the country's capital .
Current time in Pogoro is now 06:21 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Ouagadougou " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Ziniaré, Youba, Yako, Yabonsongo, and Watinoma. While being here, make sure to check out Ziniaré . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Pogoro ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Kombori Department
Kombori is a department or commune of Kossi Province in western Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of Kombori. According to the 1996 census the department has a total population of 9,610.
Located at 13.85 -2.42 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Koumbri Department
Koumbri is a department or commune of Yatenga Province in northern Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of Koumbri.
Located at 13.85 -2.42 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Ouahigouya
Ouahigouya is the most important town in northern Burkina Faso. It is the capital of the Yatenga Province and one of its subdivisions the Ouahigouya Department. It is also the biggest town in the Nord Region. It is the third largest city in the country with a population of 122,677. It is situated 182 kilometres north-west of Ouagadougou. The city itself has a stadium.
Located at 13.58 -2.42 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Yatenga Province
Yatenga is a modern province in the Nord Region of Burkina Faso, located in its Nord Region. In modern Yatenga, the most prominent city is Ouahigouya (also known as Waiguya). This city served as the capital of the old Mossi kingdom, but its influence has decreased in the century or two since colonization. The city is famed today for being home to the Naba's (traditional king) compound and the tomb of Naba Kango. The Yatenga region is renowned for its unique style of Mossi masks.
Located at 13.58 -2.42 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Nagbingou
Nagbingou is a town in the Manni Department of Gnagna Province in eastern Burkina Faso. The town has a population of 2,080.
Located at 13.58 -2.48 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
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