Dano, Burkina Faso

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Dano
Location within Burkina Faso, French West Africa
Coordinates: 11°8′37″N3°3′46″W / 11.14361°N 3.06278°W / 11.14361; -3.06278 Coordinates: 11°8′37″N3°3′46″W / 11.14361°N 3.06278°W / 11.14361; -3.06278
CountryFlag of Burkina Faso.svg  Burkina Faso
Region Sud-Ouest Region
Province Ioba Province
Department Dano Department
Elevation
287 m (942 ft)
Population
 (2019 census) [1]
 • Total25,922
Time zone UTC+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.

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References

  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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