Sindou

Place in Cascades Region, Burkina Faso
10°39′N 5°10′W / 10.650°N 5.167°W / 10.650; -5.167Country Burkina FasoRegionCascades RegionProvinceLéraba ProvincePopulation
 (2019 census)[1]
 • Total7,053Time 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

External links

  • Satellite map at Maplandia.com