Yako is a town in northern Burkina Faso, once capital of a small state. It lies 109 kilometres (68 mi) north-west of Ouagadougou. Yako is known for its large mosque, and as the birthplace of Thomas Sankara.
Coordinates: 12°58′N 2°16′W / 12.967°N 2.267°W / 12.967; -2.267