Sapouy is the capital of the province of Ziro in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of Ziro Province. The town is on the N6 highway which connects the national capital, Ouagadougou and Léo, the capital of Sissili Province.

Sapouy
Market and bus terminal in Sapouy
Market and bus terminal in Sapouy
Sapouy is located in Burkina Faso
Sapouy
Sapouy
Location within Burkina Faso, French West Africa
Coordinates: 11°33′16″N 1°46′25″W / 11.55444°N 1.77361°W / 11.55444; -1.77361
Country Burkina Faso
Elevation
309 m (1,014 ft)
Population
 (2019 census)[1]
 • Total26,345
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

It was notably the site of the murder of investigative journalist Norbert Zongo in 1998.

References

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  1. ^ Citypopulation.de Population of cities & localities in Burkina Faso

11°33′16″N 1°46′25″W / 11.55444°N 1.77361°W / 11.55444; -1.77361