Oury | |
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Coordinates: 11°58′N3°3′W / 11.967°N 3.050°W Coordinates: 11°58′N3°3′W / 11.967°N 3.050°W | |
Country | |
Region | Boucle du Mouhoun Region |
Province | Balé |
Department | Fara Department |
Population (1996) | |
• Total | 3,908 |
Oury is a town in the Oury Department of Balé Province in southern Burkina Faso. It is the capital of the Oury Department and the town has a total population of 3,908. [1]
Oury is a department or commune of Balé Province in southern Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of Oury. According to the 1996 census the department has a total population of 24,914.
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