| Yako | |
  Yako
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| Coordinates: 12°58′N 2°16′W / 12.967°N 2.267°W | |
| Country |  Burkina Faso |
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| Regions | Nord Region |
| Province | Passoré Province |
| Population | |
| - Total | 79,408 |
| Time zone | GMT (UTC+0) |
- See also Yako (text) for the work by Hidemitsu Tanaka.
Yako is a town in northern Burkina Faso, once capital of a small state. It lies 109 kilometres (68 mi) north-west of Ouagadougou. Yako is known for its large mosque, and as the burial place of Thomas Sankara. This town was visited by The Amazing Race in season 12.
Coordinates: 12°58′N 2°16′W / 12.967°N 2.267°W
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