Djibo is a town in northern Burkina Faso and the capital city of Soum Province. It is situated 203 km (126 mi) north of Ouagadougou and 45 km (28 mi) from the border with Mali. It was founded in the 16th century, became the capital of a regional state in the 17th century, and later the seat of an emirate in the 18th century. It is known for its animal market. The main ethnic group is the Fulani.