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A view of a neighborhood in Houndé (August 2017)
A view of a neighborhood in Houndé (August 2017)
Houndé is located in Burkina Faso
Houndé
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.

2018.09-469-041apS bus station Houndé(Tuy Prv.,Hauts-Bassins Rgn),BF tue04sep2018-0954h
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.

See also

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