Fada N'gourma

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Fada N'gourma
Fada N'gourma (Burkina Faso)
Fada N'gourma
Fada N'gourma
Location within Burkina Faso, French West Africa
Coordinates: 12°03′N 0°22′E / 12.05, 0.367
Country  Burkina Faso
Region Est Region
Province Gourma Province
Department Fada N'gourma Department
Time zone GMT (UTC+0)

Fada N'gourma, also written Fada-Ngourma, is a city in eastern Burkina Faso, lying 219 kilometres (136 mi) east of Ouagadougou, in the Gourmantché area. It was founded by Diaba Lompo as Bingo. It is known for its blanket and rug manufacturing. It is also famed for its honey. The town is twinned with Epernay in France.

Main street in Fada
Main street in Fada
Beehives in Fada N'gourma
Beehives in Fada N'gourma

Coordinates: 12°03′N 0°22′E / 12.05, 0.367

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