Koakoa | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Burkina Faso |
| Region | Boucle du Mouhoun |
| Province | Banwa Province |
| Department | Solenzo Department |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 881 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT 0) |
Koakoa is a small town in the Solenzo Department of Banwa Province in western Burkina Faso. As of 2005 it had a population of 881. [1]
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