Kaya (Burkina Faso)

Kaya is one of the largest cities in the West African republic of Burkina Faso.

Kaya is the capital of the region Centre- North and the province Sanmatenga and is located about 100 km north -east of Ouagadougou, capital of Burkina Faso. In addition, an eponymous department, which includes the same area as that of the commune urbaine Kaya exists. The city is divided into seven sectors.

Population

The city proper has 40,900 inhabitants (calculated 2007).

The commune urbaine Kaya has in the main town and the corresponding 70 villages 114 807 inhabitants ( 2006 census ).

Population growth of the capital:

Economy

Kaya is known for its shoemakers and fine goatskin work, so there is also a large market for fur and leather processing.

Infrastructure

  • Airport ( International code: XKY ) with a runway length of 500 m
  • To 320 m above the sea level

Culture

The traditional chief of Kaya, Naaba Kaongo, died on 5 May 2007.

Religion

Kaya is the seat of the Diocese of Kaya.

Training centers

  • Technical college girls
  • High school
  • Polytechnic University of Civil Engineering and Information Technologies

Twin Cities

  • Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, Germany
  • Chatellerault in Poitou -Charentes, France

Personalities

  • Constantin Guirma (1920-2010), Roman Catholic Bishop of Kaya
  • Kaziendé Léopold (1910-1999), politician, minister in Niger
  • Jean -Baptiste Ouedraogo ( born 1942 ), politician, President of Upper Volta
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