Houndé facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Houndé
City
A view of a neighborhood in Houndé (August 2017)
Houndé Location in Burkina Faso
Country	Burkina Faso
Region	Hauts-Bassins Region
Province	Tuy Province
Elevation	357 m (1,171 ft)
Population  (2019 census)
• Total	87,151
Time zone	UTC+0 (GMT)

Houndé is an important city in the country of Burkina Faso. It is located in the Hauts-Bassins Region. Houndé is also the capital city of the Tuy Province.

Where is Houndé Located?

Houndé is about 100 kilometers (62 miles) east of Bobo-Dioulasso. It sits along a main road called Route Nationale N1. This road connects Houndé to Ouagadougou, which is the capital city of Burkina Faso.

The Houndé bus station (September 2018)

What is the Population of Houndé?

According to a census taken in 2019, about 87,151 people live in Houndé. This makes it a busy and growing city in the region.

What is the Economy of Houndé?

Houndé is known for its large gold mine. This mine is a major source of gold. A company called Endeavour Mining owns most of this important mine. Gold mining helps the local economy and provides jobs for many people.