Koupéla, Kouritenga Province, Centre-Est Region, Burkina Faso
:BF: Koupéla is a city in Burkina Faso, lying east of Ouagadougou (137 km or 85 mi) and west of Fada-Ngourma (82 km or 51 mi) in an area settled by the Mossi people. It is known for its pottery and sculptures; these were made from natural clays found in the area. In 1900 Koupéla became the site of the first Catholic mission in Burkina Faso. Today it is the seat of an archdiocese, and contains a cathedral.
Koupéla has a population of over 57,632 people. Koupéla also forms the centre of the wider Kouritenga Province which has a population of over 479,930 people.
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