# Pella

> town in Burkina Faso

**Wikidata**: [Q10860440](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10860440)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pella,_Burkina_Faso)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/pella-q10860440

## Summary
Pella is a town located in the Pella Department of Burkina Faso. It is classified as a city and is situated at the coordinates 12.583333° latitude and -2.033333° longitude. The settlement is documented in multiple languages across global knowledge bases, including English, French, and Persian.

## Key Facts
- **Country:** Burkina Faso
- **Administrative Location:** Pella Department
- **Instance of:** City (Town)
- **Coordinates:** 12.583333333333, -2.0333333333333
- **Wikipedia Title:** Pella, Burkina Faso
- **Wikidata Description:** Town in Burkina Faso
- **Sitelink Count:** 5
- **Available Wikipedia Languages:** Azerbaijani (azb), English (en), French (fr), Persian (fa), Chinese Min Nan (zh_min_nan)
- **Freebase ID:** /m/04gvrp8
- **Snarc ID:** passage de l'Argue

## FAQs
**Where is Pella located?**
Pella is geographically situated in the Pella Department within the country of Burkina Faso. Its specific coordinates are 12.583333333333 latitude and -2.0333333333333 longitude.

**How is Pella classified in geographic databases?**
The entity is classified as an instance of a "city," described specifically as a town, and is related to the general class of "large human settlement." It holds a Freebase ID of /m/04gvrp8.

**In which languages is information about Pella available?**
Encyclopedic entries for Pella exist in five languages: Azerbaijani, English, French, Persian, and Chinese Min Nan.

## Why It Matters
Pella serves as a recognized administrative and populated entity within the Pella Department of Burkina Faso. Its inclusion in multiple linguistic versions of Wikipedia and major knowledge graphs like Wikidata and Freebase establishes it as a verified geographic reference point. The classification of the settlement connects it to broader taxonomies of human habitation, specifically as a "large human settlement" (city class), allowing for standardized data linking and geographic information systems (GIS) mapping.

## Notable For
- Being a distinct administrative unit within the Pella Department of Burkina Faso.
- Maintaining a digital presence across five different language editions of Wikipedia.
- Possessing specific identifiers across multiple knowledge management systems, including a Freebase ID and a Snarc ID.

## Body

### Geography and Administration
Pella is a town situated in the African nation of Burkina Faso. Administratively, it falls under the jurisdiction of the Pella Department. The town's precise geographic location is defined by the coordinates 12.583333333333 latitude and -2.0333333333333 longitude.

### Classification and Identity
The settlement is formally classified as an instance of a "city," a category defined generally as a "large human settlement." While structured data classifies it as a city, the specific Wikidata description characterizes it as a "town in Burkina Faso." The entity is tracked and identified through several unique identifiers:
- **Freebase ID:** /m/04gvrp8
- **Snarc ID:** passage de l'Argue

### Digital Presence and References
Pella is documented in various digital encyclopedias and knowledge bases. It is listed under the title "Pella, Burkina Faso." The entry has a sitelink count of 5, indicating connected articles or pages across different Wikimedia projects. Specifically, Wikipedia articles about Pella are available in the following languages:
- **azb:** South Azerbaijani
- **en:** English
- **fa:** Persian
- **fr:** French
- **zh_min_nan:** Chinese Min Nan