Sud-Ouest Region (Burkina Faso)
| Sud-Ouest | |
|---|---|
| Region | |
 Location in Burkina Faso | |
| Coordinates: 10°30′N 3°15′W / 10.500°N 3.250°WCoordinates: 10°30′N 3°15′W / 10.500°N 3.250°W | |
| Country |
 Burkina Faso |
| Capital | Gaoua |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16,153 km2 (6,237 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 620,767 |
| • Density | 38/km2 (100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | GMT 0 (UTC+0) |
Sud-Ouest is one of Burkina Faso's 13 administrative regions. It was created on 2 July 2001 and had a population of 624,056 in 2006. It covers an area of 16 202 km². The region's capital is Gaoua. Four provinces make up the region – Bougouriba, Ioba, Noumbiel, and Poni.
| Province | Capital | Population (Census 2006)[1] |
|---|---|---|
| Bougouriba Province | Diébougou | 102,507 |
| Ioba Province | Dano | 197,186 |
| Noumbiel Province | Batié | 69,992 |
| Poni Province | Gaoua | 254,371 |
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