Sindou | |
Pushpin Map: | Burkina Faso |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location within Burkina Faso |
Pushpin Mapsize: | 300 |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Burkina Faso |
Subdivision Type1: | Region |
Subdivision Name1: | Cascades Region |
Subdivision Type2: | Province |
Subdivision Name2: | Léraba Province |
Population As Of: | 2019 census |
Population Footnotes: | [1] |
Population Total: | 7053 |
Timezone: | GMT |
Utc Offset: | +0 |
Coordinates: | 10.65°N -15°W |
Sindou is a town located in the province of Léraba in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of Léraba Province and the Sindou Department.
The region is known for the Pics de Sindou, a sharp sandstone geological formation. The town is a point of departure for visits to Mount Tenakourou, the highest peak in Burkina Faso.