Centre-Est Region
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Centre-Est is one of Burkina Faso
's 13 administrative regions
. The population of Centre-Est was 1,132,023 in 2006. 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).
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso – also known by its short-form name Burkina – is a landlocked country in west Africa. It is surrounded by six countries: Mali to the north, Niger to the east, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Côte d'Ivoire to the southwest.Its size is with an estimated...
's 13 administrative regions
Regions of Burkina Faso
||Burkina Faso is divided into 13 administrative regions:List of Burkinabé regions :* Boucle du Mouhoun * Cascades * Centre * Centre-Est * Centre-Nord...
. The population of Centre-Est was 1,132,023 in 2006. The region's capital is Tenkodogo
Tenkodogo
Tenkodogo is the capital city of Boulgou Province and Centre-Est Region in Burkina Faso with a population of 40,839 . -History:Tenkodogo was the center of a city state of the Mossi Empire that dates back to 1120. The name Tenkodogo is derived from the Moore words tenga, meaning land and kodogo,...
. Three provinces
Provinces of Burkina Faso
The regions of Burkina Faso are divided into 45 administrative provinces.List of Burkinabé provinces :Balé Bam Banwa Bazèga Bougouriba Boulgou...
- Boulgou
Boulgou
Boulgou is one of the 45 provinces of Burkina Faso and is in Centre-Est Region. The capital of Boulgou is Tenkodogo. The population of Boulgou in 2006 was 542,286.Boulgou is divided into 13 communes:See also:*Regions of Burkina Faso...
, Koulpélogo
Koulpélogo
Koulpélogo is one of the 45 provinces of Burkina Faso, located in its Centre-Est Region.Its capital is Ouargaye.Koulpelogo is divided into 8 departments:*Comin-Yanga Department*Dourtenga Department*Lalgaye Department*Ouargaye Department...
, and Kouritenga
Kouritenga
Kouritenga is one of the 45 provinces of Burkina Faso, located in its Centre-Est Region.Its capital is Koupéla.Kouritenga is divided into 9 departments*Andemtenga Department*Baskouré Department*Dialgaye Department*Gounghin Department*Kando Department...
, make up the region. In 2005, this region was governed by Jacob Ouedraogo ( link).
| Province | Capital | Population (Census 2006) |
|---|---|---|
| Boulgou Province | Tenkodogo Tenkodogo Tenkodogo is the capital city of Boulgou Province and Centre-Est Region in Burkina Faso with a population of 40,839 . -History:Tenkodogo was the center of a city state of the Mossi Empire that dates back to 1120. The name Tenkodogo is derived from the Moore words tenga, meaning land and kodogo,... |
542,286 |
| Koulpélogo Province | Ouargaye Ouargaye Ouargaye is a city located in the province of Koulpélogo in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of Koulpélogo Province.... |
259,395 |
| Kouritenga Province | Koupéla Koupéla Koupéla is a city in Burkina Faso, lying east of Ouagadougou and west of Fada-Ngourma in an area settled by the Mossi people. It is known for its pottery and sculptures; these were made from natural clays found in the area.... |
330,342 |