Péni is a department or commune of Houet Province in south-western Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of Péni.[1]

Péni
Department
Peni Department location in the province
Peni Department location in the province
Coordinates: 10°57′00″N 4°29′00″W / 10.9500°N 4.4833°W / 10.9500; -4.4833
Country Burkina Faso
ProvinceHouet Province
Area
 • Total
491 sq mi (1,272 km2)
Population
 (2019 census)
 • Total
51,212
 • Density100/sq mi (40/km2)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT 0)

Towns and villages

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The department is composed by the seat, the town of Péni, and 23 villages: Dabokiri, Dissini, Dodougou, Dogossesso, Donfara, Dounousso, Finlande, Gnafongo, Kodara, Koumandara, Lanfiera, Marabagasso, Me, Moussobadougou, Nakaka, Nongondougou, Noumoudara, Samaradougou, Sokourani, Taga, Tapokadeni, Tien and Tiemeredji-Gouegoue.

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