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Sindou

Coordinates: 10°39′N 5°10′W / 10.650°N 5.167°W / 10.650; -5.167
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Sindou
Skyline of the town of Sindou from the "Pics de Sindou"
Skyline of the town of Sindou from the "Pics de Sindou"
Sindou is located in Burkina Faso
Sindou
Sindou
Location within Burkina Faso
Coordinates: 10°39′N 5°10′W / 10.650°N 5.167°W / 10.650; -5.167
Country Burkina Faso
RegionCascades Region
ProvinceLéraba Province
Population
 (2019 census)[1]
 • Total
7,053
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

Sindou is a town located in the province of Léraba in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of Léraba Province and the Sindou Department.

The region is known for the Pics de Sindou, a sharp sandstone geological formation. The town is a point of departure for visits to Mount Tenakourou, the highest peak in Burkina Faso.

References

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  1. ^ Citypopulation.de Population of cities & localities in Burkina Faso
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