Central-South district, Burkina Faso

Places to visit near Pô

Pô is a town in Central-South district, Burkina Faso, home to about 17,924 people. Within 50 km by road there are 40 places to visit — 17 churches, 1 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Royal Court of Tiébélé (27 km), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Seven Sorrows (41 km) and Kaboré Tambi National Park (54 km).

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Pô, Burkina Faso
Pô, Central-South district, Burkina Faso. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pô at a glance

Location
Central-South district, Burkina Faso
Population
about 17,924
Coordinates
11.1697° N, 1.1450° W
Places within 50 km
40 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Pô

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Churches near Pô

65 churches within 100 km of Pô. The closest is Mission Catholique (1 km); the best-known is Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Seven Sorrows (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pô

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pô. The closest is Pic de Nahouri (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pô

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pô. The closest is Tono Dam (42 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Pô

10 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Pô. The closest is Mosquée Ex Gare Rakieta (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Pô

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pô. The closest is Tiebelé (26 km); the best-known is Royal Court of Tiébélé (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Pô

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Pô. The closest is Jardin Ecole (10 km); the best-known is Paga Crocodile Pond (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Pô

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 103 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pô
  2. 16 km Pic de Nahouri · viewpoint, Central-South
  3. 12 km Paga Crocodile Pond · nature spot, Upper East Region
  4. 15 km Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Seven Sorrows · church, Upper East Region
  5. 33 km Royal Court of Tiébélé · heritage site, Central-South
  6. 1 km Tiebelé · heritage site, Central-South
  7. 26 km Back to Pô

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pô by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1765Mission Catholique (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints137Pic de Nahouri (16 km)
    Other attractions1219Place Public Nemaro (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs313Tono Dam (42 km)
    Mosques & dargahs210Mosquée Ex Gare Rakieta (1 km)
    Forts & heritage28Tiebelé (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Jardin Ecole (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Barrage Bodjaro (51 km)
    Museums01Upper East Regional Museum (65 km)
    Caves01Hiding Cave (83 km)

    Pô: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pô?

    Royal Court of Tiébélé (heritage site, about 27 km), Pic de Nahouri (viewpoint, about 16 km), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Seven Sorrows (church, about 41 km), Place Public Nemaro (attraction, about 1 km), Mission Catholique (church, about 1 km), Tiebelé (heritage site, about 26 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pô?

    40 places on Spotwander: 17 churches, 1 viewpoint, 12 other attractions, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest church to Pô?

    Mission Catholique, about 1 km by road; Église Assemblée de Dieu (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pô?

    Pic de Nahouri, about 16 km by road; Togsé (51 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Pô?

    Tono Dam, about 42 km by road; Barrage Central (43 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pô?

    Start in Pô, visit Pic de Nahouri, then Paga Crocodile Pond, then Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Seven Sorrows, then Royal Court of Tiébélé, then Tiebelé, and drive back — about 103 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pô?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Pô

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Pô’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Pô on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.