Absouya Department

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subdivision_name1 = Oubritenga Province
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Absouya is a department or commune of Oubritenga Province in western Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of Oubritenga. According to the 1996 census the department has a total population of 26,188 [ [http://www.inforoute-communale.gov.bf/list_vill/bm.htm Burkinabé government inforoute communale] ] .

Towns and villages

* Absouya (2 017 habitants) (capital)
* Bargo (2 021 habitants)
* Batenga (650 habitants)
* Bendogo (2 341 habitants)
* Bilogtenga (3 216 habitants)
* Danaogo (1 228 habitants)
* Gounghin (1 768 habitants)
* Largo (1 021 habitants)
* Moanéga (1 789 habitants)
* Mockin (2 580 habitants)
* Nabdoghin (1 281 habitants)
* Nioniogo (1 860 habitants)
* Sattin (968 habitants)
* Siguinvoussé (1 036 habitants)
* Siny (526 habitants)
* Tambizinsé (390 habitants)
* Tampaongo (1 496 habitants)

References