Nord Region (Burkina Faso)
Appearance
Nord | |
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Region | |
Location in Burkina Faso | |
Coordinates: 13°15′N 2°15′W / 13.250°N 2.250°W | |
Country | |
Capital | Ouahigouya |
Area | |
• Total | 6,258 sq mi (16,207 km2) |
Population (2006) | |
• Total | 1,182,770 |
Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT 0) |
Nord is a region in Burkina Faso. The capital city is Ouahigouya.
It was created on 2 July 2001. Four provinces make up the region — Loroum, Passoré, Yatenga, and Zondoma.