Nonka

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Nonka
CountryFlag of Burkina Faso.svg  Burkina Faso
Region Centre-Est Region
Province Boulgou Province
Department Boussouma Department
Population
 (2005 est.)
  Total571

Nonka is a town in the Boussouma Department of Boulgou Province in south-eastern Burkina Faso. As of 2005, the town has a population of 571. [1]

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