Sindou

Sindou
Skyline of the town of Sindou from the "Pics de 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

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