Fada N'gourma, also written Fada-Ngourma, is a city in eastern
Burkina Faso, lying 219 kilometres (136 mi) east of Ouagadougou, in the
Gourmantché area. It is the capital of the Gourma province. It was founded by
Diaba Lompo as Bingo. It is
known for its blanket and rug manufacturing. It is also famed for its honey.
The town is twinned with Épernay in France and Great Barrington, Massachusetts,
USA
