Centre-Est Region

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Centre-Est
—  Region  —
Location in Burkina Faso
Location in Burkina Faso
Coordinates: 11°30′N 0°15′W / 11.5, -0.25
Country Burkina Faso
Capital Tenkodogo
Area
 - Total 4,560.3 sq mi (11,811 km²)
Population (2006)
 - Total 1,132,023
Time zone GMT 0 (UTC+0)

Centre-Est is one of Burkina Faso's 13 administrative regions. The population of Centre-Est was 1,132,023 in 2006.[1] The region's capital is Tenkodogo. Three provinces - Boulgou, Koulpélogo, and Kouritenga, make up the region. In 2005, this region was governed by Jacob Ouedraogo (link).

The Provinces of Boucle du Mouhoun
Province Capital Population
(Census 2006)[1]
Boulgou Province Tenkodogo 542,286
Koulpélogo Province Ouargaye 259,395
Kouritenga Province Koupéla 330,342

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b National 2006 census preliminary results [1]
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