Ykhez

Ykhez is a village in Burkina Faso, a landlocked country in West Africa. It is located in the Bousse Province of the Boulgou Region. As of the 2006 census, the village had a population of 1,122 people.

Ykhez is situated in a rural area, surrounded by agricultural land and forests. The climate is tropical, with two distinct seasons: a wet season and a dry season. The village is accessible by road, and it has a few shops and a primary school. There are no fully qualified physicians in the village, but some traditional healers practice medicine there, often using local remedies and knowledge.

The economy of Ykhez is primarily based on farming, with many villagers engaging in subsistence agriculture. Crops such as millet and sorghum are common in the area. Some villagers also sell their crops in local markets, while others raise livestock for meat and dairy products.

Given its remote location, Ykhez has limited access to modern infrastructure and services. However, some charitable organizations and government initiatives have been working to improve living conditions in the village, providing assistance with education, healthcare, and economic development.

The village is predominantly composed of people from the Mossi ethnic group, which is one of the largest ethnic groups in Burkina Faso. The residents of Ykhez continue to practice traditional customs and believe in a mix of traditional and Islamic faiths.