Atanal

Atanal is a village located in the Upper Comoe District of Burkina Faso, a landlocked country in West Africa. The village is situated approximately 85 kilometers northwest of the regional capital, Banfora.

Atanal is known for its traditional farming practices and is surrounded by vast agricultural lands. The nearby Comoe River provides water for irrigation, allowing the villagers to grow a variety of crops, including cotton, cottonseed, and sorghum. The area is also home to various livestock, such as cattle, goats, and sheep.

The village is inhabited by the Burkinabé people, who have a rich cultural heritage and traditions. Atanal is part of the Mossi region, where the inhabitants are predominantly Moslems. The village's architecture reflects its rural character, with mud-brick houses and traditional granaries.

Atanal has limited access to basic services, including healthcare, education, and transportation. The village is connected to the major roads in the region through a network of dirt tracks. The local population mainly depends on subsistence farming for their livelihood, with some people involved in small-scale trade or craftsmanship.

The area surrounding Atanal is home to several archaeological sites, including ancient tumuli and rock art. While these sites hold significant cultural value, they remain largely unexplored due to the sparsity of research and lack of infrastructure in the region.