What is "ouahigouya"

Ouahigouya is a relatively notable town in northern Burkina Faso. It is the capital of the Yatenga Province and one of its subdivisions the Ouahigouya Department. It is also the biggest town in the Nord Region. It is the third largest city in the country with a population of 122,677. It is situated north-west of Ouagadougou. The city itself has a stadium, a private non profit Paediatric Hospital with 36 beds for giving birth and 24 beds for children suffering of severe malnutrition, a post office, with internet access and at least one Ecobank bank branch.