Dano, Burkina Faso

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Dano
Town
Dano is located in Burkina Faso
Dano
Dano
Location within Burkina Faso, French West Africa
Coordinates: 11°8′37″N 3°3′46″W / 11.14361°N 3.06278°W / 11.14361; -3.06278
Country Burkina Faso
RegionSud-Ouest Region
ProvinceIoba Province
DepartmentDano Department
Elevation
287 m (942 ft)
Population
 (2019 census)[1]
 • Total
25,922
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

Dano is a town located in the province of Ioba in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of Ioba Province. It is also the capital of Dano Department.

Dano is a small town with a market for weaving and pottery and is home to the Dagara, whose traditional cosmology and ritual practices have persisted in spite of colonial Christian influences. These practices involve communing with elemental powers, channeling otherworldly beings, and performing divination with cowrie shells.

Notable People

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References

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  1. ^ Citypopulation.de Population of cities & localities in Burkina Faso
  2. ^ Some, Sobonfue (2003). Falling Out of Grace: Meditations on Loss, Healing and Wisdom. ISBN 0972520023.



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