Yako, Burkina Faso
Yako | |
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Yako | |
| Coordinates: 12°58′N 2°16′W / 12.967°N 2.267°W | |
| Country | Burkina Faso |
| Regions | Nord Region |
| Province | Passoré Province |
| Elevation | 301 m (988 ft) |
| Population (2019 census) | |
• Total | 38,679 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
Yako is a town in northern Burkina Faso, the capital of Passoré Province. It lies 109 kilometres (68 mi) north-west of Ouagadougou. Yako is known for its large mosque and as the birthplace of former President Thomas Sankara.