Leda | |
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Country | Burkina Faso |
Region | Centre-Est Region |
Province | Boulgou Province |
Department | Tenkodogo Department |
Population (2005 est.) | |
• Total | 1,591 |
Leda is a town in the Tenkodogo Department of Boulgou Province in south-eastern Burkina Faso. As of 2005, the town has a population of 1,591. [1]
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