Boulsa
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| Boulsa | |
| — Provincial Capital — | |
  Boulsa
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| Country |  Burkina Faso |
| Region | Centre-Nord |
| Province | Namentenga |
| Elevation | 305 m (1,001 ft) |
| Population (2005) | |
| - Total | 12,280 |
| Time zone | GMT (UTC+0) |
Boulsa is a town located in the province of Namentenga in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of Namentenga Province. It is mainly a Mossi village although there are Peul and Gulmanche populations as well. It is host to a regional office for Plan International.
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[edit] Religion
The main religions are Islam, Catholicism and Protestantism (Assemblies of God).
[edit] Education
Le Lycée Provincial de Boulsa is the main high school catering to approximately 1300 students (2008). There is also the Collège d'Ensignment Technique Professionnelle de Boulsa and a Catholic CEG as well. There are also a couple primary schools.
[edit] Market
The "jour de marché" is every three days regardless of the day of the week.
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