Dori | |
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A farmer on the streets of Dori | |
Nickname: 1 | |
Location within Burkina Faso, French West Africa | |
Coordinates: 14°02′N 0°02′W / 14.03°N 0.03°W | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Sahel Region |
Province | Séno Province |
Elevation | 286 m (938 ft) |
Population (2019 census)[1] | |
• Total | 46,512 |
Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
Dori (also known as Winde or Wendu[2]) is a town in northeastern Burkina Faso, near the border of Niger. It is located at around 14°02′N 0°02′W / 14.03°N 0.03°W. It is the capital of Sahel Region and has a population of 46,512 (2019).[1] The main ethnic group is the Fula (Fulani) but Tuaregs and Songhai are often present. It is a town known for its herders and popular livestock markets.[3]
Dori recorded a temperature of 47.2 °C (117.0 °F) in 1984, which is the highest temperature to have ever been recorded in Burkina Faso.[4]
In 2020, it was reported that the Emir of Liptako lived in Dori.[5]