Dori (also known as Winde or Wendu ) is a town in northeastern Burkina Faso, near the border of Niger. It is located at around 14.03°N, -0.03°W. It is the capital of Sahel Region and has a population of 46,512 (2019). The main ethnic group is the Fula (Fulani) but Tuaregs and Songhai are often present. It is a town known for its herders and popular livestock markets. Dori recorded a temperature of 47.2 C in 1984, which is the highest temperature to have ever been recorded in Burkina Faso. In 2020, it was reported that the Emir of Liptako lived in Dori.

Climate

Dori has a semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification BSh).

Mines

In 2004, a proposal surfaced to link the manganese mines by rail with the seaports of Ghana.

Notable people

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