Fada N'gourma

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Fada N'gourma
Beehives in Fada N'gourma
Beehives in 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 Flag of Burkina Faso Burkina Faso
Province
Time zone GMT (UTC+0)
Location of Fada N'gourma in Burkina Faso

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.

Coordinates: 12°03′N, 0°22′E

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