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Koupéla

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Koupéla is a city in Burkina Faso, lying east of Ouagadougou and west of Fada N.Gourma in an area settled by the Mossi people. It is known for pottery and sculptures made from natural clays found in the area. In 1900 Koupéla became the site of the first Catholic mission in Burkina Faso, and it is today the seat of an archdiocese with a cathedral.

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Population
45,900 1
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1. Koupéla (Wikidata)
P1082 (population)
Quote, P1082 (population)
population 45,900 (2019)
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