Cascades Region
| Cascades | |
|---|---|
| Region | |
 Location in Burkina Faso | |
| Coordinates: 10°15′N 4°30′W / 10.250°N 4.500°WCoordinates: 10°15′N 4°30′W / 10.250°N 4.500°W | |
| Country |
 Burkina Faso |
| Capital | Banfora |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7,107 sq mi (18,406 km2) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 524,956 |
| Time zone | GMT 0 (UTC+0) |
Cascades is one of Burkina Faso's 13 administrative regions. It was created on 2 July 2001. The population of Cascades was 524,956 in 2006. It is the least populous region in Burkina Faso and contains 3.8% of all Burkinabé.[1] The region's capital is Banfora. Two provinces, Comoé and Léraba, make up the region. The Cascades de Karfiguéla give the region its name.
| Province | Capital | Population (Census 2006)[1] |
|---|---|---|
| Comoé Province | Banfora | 400,534 |
| Léraba Province | Sindou | 124,422 |
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