Koupela
Koupela is a city in Burkina Faso with a population of about 49,372.
Koupéla is a city in Burkina Faso, lying east of Ouagadougou and west of Fada-Ngourma 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.
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About Koupela
| Country | Burkina Faso |
| Continent | Africa |
| Explore | 04 |
| Population | 49,372 |
| Local currency | XOF |
| Coordinates | 12.1786, -0.3510 |
| Time zone | Africa/Ouagadougou |
🧭 Facts & curiosities
| Settlement type | Town |
| Distance to the capital | 130 km · Ouagadougou |
| Population (Burkina Faso) | #17 most populated in Burkina Faso |
| Where on Earth | 12°10′43″N · 0°21′4″W |
| Hemisphere | N · W |
| Distance to the equator | 1,356 km |
| Distance to the North Pole | 8,663 km |
| Did you know | More populous than 100% of all places |
| Same latitude as | Managua (Nicaragua) |
| Antipode (other side of Earth) | -12.18, 179.65 |
✈️ Distance to major cities
| Cairo | 3,810 km |
| Paris | 4,086 km |
| London | 4,373 km |
| Moscow | 5,844 km |
| Dubai | 5,993 km |
| São Paulo | 6,412 km |