Kossiyam
Kossiyam is a locality in Kadiogo Province, Centre Region. Kossiyam is situated nearby to the suburb Ouaga 2000, as well as near the locality Yargo.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Embassy of the United States and Monument to National Heroes.
Embassy of the United States
Government office
Photo: usembassybf, Public domain.
Historically strong during the Cold War, relations between Burkina Faso and the United States have been subject to strain in recent years since the ascension to power of the Traoré government due to its alleged human rights abuses and democratic backsliding was well as its alignment with Russia and criticism of perceived western interference in the region.
Monument to National Heroes
Scenic viewpoint
Photo: The black photographer, CC0.
Monument to National Heroes is a scenic viewpoint.
Kosyam Palace
Government office
Photo: Sputniktilt, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Kosyam Palace is the official residence of the president of Burkina Faso. It is located in Ouaga 2000, an upper-middle-class neighborhood in southeastern Ouagadougou.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ouagadougou.
Ouagadougou
Photo: Sputniktilt, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Ouagadougou is the capital of Burkina Faso and the nation's cultural and economic centre. Its name is informally shortened to Ouaga.
Kossiyam
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Kossiam”
- Location: Kadiogo Province, Centre Region, Burkina Faso, West Africa, Africa
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Latitude
12.30847° or 12° 18′ 31″ northLongitude
-1.49907° or 1° 29′ 57″ westElevation
313 metres (1,027 feet)Open location code
7C4W8G52+99GeoNames ID
2570279
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