Kourwéogo Province
| Kourwéogo | |
|---|---|
| Province | |
 Location in Burkina Faso | |
 Provincial map of its departments | |
| Country |
 Burkina Faso |
| Region | Plateau-Central Region |
| Capital | Boussé |
| Area | |
| • Total | 613 sq mi (1,588 km2) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 154,611 |
| Time zone | GMT 0 (UTC+0) |
Kourwéogo is one of the 45 provinces of Burkina Faso, located in its Plateau-Central Region. In 2011 the population was estimated to be 154,611.[1]
Its capital is Boussé.
Departments
Kourweogo is divided into 5 departments:
| Department | Capital city | Population (Census 2006)[2] |
|---|---|---|
| Boussé Department | Boussé | 41,455 |
| Laye Department | Laye | 12,264 |
| Niou Department | Niou | 26,901 |
| Sourgoubila Department | Sourgoubila | 38,976 |
| Toeghin Department | Toeghin | 16,421 |
See also
References
Coordinates: 12°35′N 1°48′W / 12.583°N 1.800°W
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