Pouytenga
| Pouytenga | |
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 Pouytenga
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| Coordinates: 12°15′N 0°26′W / 12.250°N 0.433°W | |
| Country |
 Burkina Faso
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| Province | Kouritenga |
| Department | Pouytenga |
| Elevation | 313 m (1,027 ft) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 102,000 |
| Time zone | GMT (UTC+0) |
Coordinates: 12°15′N 0°26′W / 12.250°N 0.433°W
Pouytenga is the capital and largest city in the Pouytenga Department of Kouritenga Province in Burkina Faso. It has a population of about 102,000 (2016 estimate).
Pouytenga was founded by the Mossi chief Naaba Pouya, from whom it received its name. The name means "land of sharing" or "land of hospitality" in the Mòoré language.
The city is located in the northern part of the province at the intersection of international roads RN16 Koupéla - border of Togo at 149 km from the border and RN4 Ouagadougou - Niger border at 154 km from Ouagadougou.
It is made up of a strong Yarcé community.
Crafts in the commune of Pouytenga are characterised by the diversity of the activities carried out and the low level of qualification of the majority of the players. Crafts are the second most important urban employment sector (which itself includes so-called artisan activities). This includes the craft of production, the craft of services and the craft of art.
The production craft is the most represented type. It is found in the textile sector, wood and metal joinery, metal processing, construction, maintenance and repair of buildings (masonry, painting, plumbing, etc.), preparation or manufacture of products including fresh bakery, pastry, butchery and fishmongery, as well as the preparation or manufacture of crafted ice-cream, alcoholic beverages (dolo) and catering.
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