Centre-Est Region
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Centre-Est | |
— Region — | |
Location in Burkina Faso | |
Coordinates: | |
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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).
Province | Capital | Population (Census 2006)[1] |
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Boulgou Province | Tenkodogo | 542,286 |
Koulpélogo Province | Ouargaye | 259,395 |
Kouritenga Province | Koupéla | 330,342 |
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