Bonsiega
Bonsiega | |
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Interactive map of Bonsiega | |
| Country | Burkina Faso |
| Region | Est Region |
| Province | Gnagna Province |
| Department | Liptougou Department |
| Population (2019) | |
• Total | 7,961 |
Bonsiega is a town in the Liptougou Department of Gnagna Province in eastern Burkina Faso.[1]
Economy: Like many towns and villages in Burkina Faso, the economy of Bonsiega likely relies on agriculture, with crops such as millet, sorghum, maize, and cotton being commonly grown. Livestock farming may also play a role in the local economy. Additionally, small-scale trade and services are common in rural towns like Bonsiega
- Culture and Society: The people of Bonsiega likely belong to various ethnic groups, with Mossi, Fulani, and Gurma being among the major ethnicities in Burkina Faso. Each group may contribute to the cultural diversity of the town through traditions, languages, and customs.
- Infrastructure: Being a rural town, Bonsiega may have basic infrastructure such as schools, health centers, markets, and administrative buildings. However, access to amenities and services may vary, and the town may face challenges related to infrastructure development and maintenance
Geography
Bonsiéga – which is a commune with scattered residential centers – is located 33 km south-east of Liptougou.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1985[2] | 3,249 | — |
| 2006[3] | 4,110 | +26.5% |
| 2019[4] | 7,961 | +93.7% |
Health and education
Bonsiéga hosts a health and social promotion center (CSPS).[5]
References
- ^ Burkinabé government inforoute communale Archived March 24, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "RECENSEMENT GENERAL DE LA POPULATION - 1985 • Structure par âge et sexe des villages du Burkina Faso DEUXIEME EDITION" (PDF). MINISTERE DU PLAN ET DE LA COOPERATION; INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA STATISTIQUE ET DE LA DEMOGRAPHIE; DIRECTION DE LA DEMOGRAPHIE. 1985. pp. 82–91.
- ^ "List of villages from 2006 Burkina Faso census".
- ^ Fichier des localités du 5e RGPH (PDF) (in French). Institut National de la Statistique et de la Démographie (Burkina Faso). June 2022. pp. 194–205.
- ^ "Health map 2010" (PDF). cns.bf. Retrieved 2025-02-15.