Loukou, Burkina Faso

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Loukou
CountryFlag of Burkina Faso.svg  Burkina Faso
Region Centre-Est Region
Province Boulgou Province
Department Tenkodogo Department
Population
 (2005 est.)
  Total1,991

Loukou is a town in the Tenkodogo Department of Boulgou Province in south-eastern Burkina Faso. As of 2005, the town has a population of 1,991. [1]

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