Djibo
Djibo is a town in northern Burkina Faso and the capital city of Soum Province. It is situated 203 km (126 mi) north of Ouagadougou and 45 km (28 mi) from the border with Mali. It was founded in the 16th century and became the capital of Djilgodji, before becoming dominated by the Messina Empire in the 19th century. It is known for its animal market. The main ethnic group is the Fulani.
Djibo | |
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Town | |
Senegalia laeta specimen in Djibo | |
Djibo Location within Burkina Faso, French West Africa | |
| Coordinates: 14°06′04″N 01°37′50″W | |
| Country | Burkina Faso |
| Region | Sahel |
| Province | Soum Province |
| Founded | 16th century |
| Elevation | 286 m (938 ft) |
| Population (2019 census) | |
| • Total | 61,462 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
Djibo retains a traditional chieftaincy led by an emir.
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