Boulsa
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| Boulsa | |
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| — Provincial Capital — | |
 Boulsa
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| Coordinates: 12°40′N 0°35′W / 12.667°N 0.583°W | |
| Country |  Burkina Faso |
| Region | Centre-Nord |
| Province | Namentenga |
| Elevation | 305 m (1,001 ft) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 12,280 |
| Time zone | GMT (UTC+0) |
Boulsa is the capital of Namentenga Province in Burkina Faso. It is predominantly Mossi with small populations of Fula and Gulmanche peoples. It is host to a regional office for Plan International.
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[edit] Religion
The main religions are Islam, Catholicism and Protestantism (Assemblies of God). Animism is pervacive.
[edit] Education
Le Lycée Provincial de Boulsa is the main high school catering to approximately 1300 students (2008). The Collège d'Ensignment Technique Professionnelle de Boulsa, Collège Gues-Wende and a Catholic CEG also provide 6ème through 3ème. There are also several primary schools.
[edit] Market
Market day occurs every three days regardless of the day of the week.
