Provinces of Burkina Faso
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The regions of Burkina Faso
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...

are divided into 45 administrative provinces.

List of Burkinabé provinces (capitals in parenthesis):


  1. Balé
    Bale Province
    Bale Province may refer to:* Balé Province, Burkina Faso* Bale Province, Ethiopia...

     (Boromo
    Boromo
    Boromo is a town in the Boromo Department of Balé Province in Burkina Faso. Boromo is capital of the Boromo Department and Balé Province and has a population of 11,694.- Accident :...

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  2. Bam (Kongoussi
    Kongoussi
    Kongoussi is a city located in Bam Province in central Burkina Faso, one of the world's poorest countries. It has a population of 18,400 and it is the Provincial capital...

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  3. Banwa (Solenzo
    Solenzo
    Solenzo is a city located in the province of Banwa in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of Banwa Province....

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  4. Bazèga (Kombissiri
    Kombissiri
    Kombissiri is a city located in the province of Bazèga in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of Bazèga Province....

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  5. Bougouriba (Diébougou
    Diébougou
    Diébougou is a town in Burkina Faso, lying south-east of Bobo-Dioulasso on the main highway to Ghana. It is located 74 kilometres north of Gaoua and 133km west of Leo, Burkina Faso....

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  6. Boulgou (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,...

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  7. Boulkiemdé (Koudougou
    Koudougou
    Koudougou is a town in the province of Boulkiemdé, west of Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso. It is mainly inhabited by Mossi, and has 131,825 inhabitants, as of 2006...

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  8. Comoé
    Comoé Province
    Comoé is one of the 45 provinces of Burkina Faso, located in its Cascades Region. The capital of Comoé is Banfora. The population of Comoé was 400,534 in 2006.Comoé is divided into 9 departments:-See also:*Regions of Burkina Faso...

     (Banfora
    Banfora
    Banfora is a city in south western Burkina Faso with a population of 63,300 people . It is the capital of the Comoe province. It has grown around the sugar cane industry. The city lies south-west of Bobo-Dioulasso, on the Abidjan – Ouagadougou railway. The main ethnic groups are the Gouin,the...

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  9. Ganzourgou (Zorgho)
  10. Gnagna (Bogandé
    Bogandé
    Bogandé is a town located in the province of Gnagna in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of Bogandé Department and Gnagna Province. The town has a population of 8,960....

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  11. Gourma (Fada N'gourma
    Fada N'gourma
    Fada N'gourma, also written Fada-Ngourma, is a city in eastern Burkina Faso, lying east of Ouagadougou, in the Gourmantché area. It is the capital of the Gourma province. It was founded by Diaba Lompo as Bingo. It is known for its blanket and rug manufacturing. It is also famed for its honey...

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  12. Houet (Bobo-Dioulasso
    Bobo-Dioulasso
    Bobo-Dioulasso is a city with a population of about 435,543 , the second largest city in Burkina Faso, Africa, after Ouagadougou, the nation's capital. The name means literally, "home of the Jula who speak Bobo," and is possibly a creation of the French who misunderstood the identity complexities...

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  13. Ioba (Dano
    Dano, Burkina Faso
    Dano is a town located in the province of Ioba in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of Ioba Province. It is also the capital of Dano Department.Dano is a small town with a market for weaving and pottery and is home to the Dagara, firm believers in Christianity....

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  14. Kadiogo (Ouagadougou
    Ouagadougou
    Ouagadougou is the capital of Burkina Faso and the administrative, communications, cultural and economic center of the nation. It is also the country's largest city, with a population of 1,475,223 . The city's name is often shortened to Ouaga. The inhabitants are called ouagalais...

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  15. Kénédougou
    Kénédougou Province
    Kénédougou is one of the 45 provinces of Burkina Faso, located in its Hauts-Bassins Region.Its capital is Orodara.Kenedougou is divided into 10 departments:*Djigouera*Koloko*Kourignon*Kourouma*Morolaba*N'dorola*Orodara*Samoghohiri*Samorogouan...

     (Orodara
    Orodara
    Orodara is a town located in the province of Kénédougou in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of Kénédougou Province.- General :Orodara is the capital of the Kénédougou Province. It is also the capital city for the ethnic group known as the Siamou that live in the surrounding area...

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  1. Komondjari (Gayéri
    Gayéri
    Gayéri is a town located in the province of Komondjari in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of Komondjari Province....

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  2. Kompienga (Pama
    Pama
    Pama is a town located in the province of Kompienga in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of Kompienga Province....

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  3. Kossi
    Kossi Province
    The Province de la Kossi lies in the western part of Burkina Faso and stretches to the border with Mali. It is in the Boucle du Mouhoun Region. The capital of Kossi is the town of Nouna, which has a mayor and high commissioner...

     (Nouna
    Nouna
    Nouna is a town of about 20,000 inhabitants located in the Province of Kossi in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of the Province. Nouna is a fairly developed town that boasts electricity, running water, land-line telephones, and cellular phones...

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  4. Koulpélogo (Ouargaye
    Ouargaye
    Ouargaye is a city located in the province of Koulpélogo in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of Koulpélogo Province....

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  5. Kouritenga (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....

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  6. Kourwéogo (Boussé
    Boussé
    Boussé is a town located in the province of Kourwéogo in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of Kourwéogo Province.-References:...

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  7. Léraba (Sindou
    Sindou
    Sindou is a town located in the province of Léraba in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of Léraba Province and the Sindou Department.Sindou is a simple but lively town, with roadside kiosks, and stalls that serve rice...

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  8. Loroum
    Loroum Province
    Loroum is one of the 45 provinces of Burkina Faso, located in its Nord Region.Its capital is Titao.Loroum is divided into 4 departments:*Banh*Ouindigui*Solle*Titao-See also:*Regions of Burkina Faso*Provinces of Burkina Faso...

     (Titao
    Titao
    Titao is a town located in the province of Loroum in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of Loroum Province....

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  9. Mouhoun
    Mouhoun Province
    Mouhoun is one of the 45 provinces of Burkina Faso and is in Boucle du Mouhoun Region. The capital of Mouhoun is Dédougou.Most people in the province live in rural areas; 260,295 Burkinabé live in the countryside with only 37,793 people residing in urban areas...

     (Dédougou
    Dédougou
    Dédougou is a city located in western Burkina Faso. It is the capital city of Mouhoun Province and Boucle du Mouhoun Region. The main ethnic groups are the Marka and the Bwa. The population of Dédougou was 37,793 in 2006; 18,778 were male and 19,015 were female. It is the 9th largest city in...

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  10. Nahouri (
    -External links: Burkina Faso Ministry of Culture, Arts and Tourism's web site for this area...

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  11. Namentenga (Boulsa
    Boulsa
    Boulsa is the capital of Namentenga Province in Burkina Faso. It is predominantly Mossi with small populations of Fula and Gulmanche peoples. It is host to a regional office for Plan International.- Religion :...

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  12. Nayala
    Nayala Province
    Nayala is one of the 45 provinces of Burkina Faso and is in Boucle du Mouhoun Region.Its capital is Toma.Nayala is divided into 6 departments:*Gassan*Gossina*Kougny*Toma*Yaba*YeSee also:*Regions of Burkina Faso*Provinces of Burkina Faso...

     (Toma
    Toma, Burkina Faso
    Toma is a town located in the province of Nayala in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of Nayala Province....

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  13. Noumbiel (Batié
    Batié, Burkina Faso
    Batié is also a town located in the province of Noumbiel in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of Noumbiel Province. Population is 6700 persons ....

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  14. Oubritenga (Ziniaré
    Ziniaré
    Ziniaré is a town located in the province of Oubritenga in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of Oubritenga Province and Plateau-Central Region, and the birthplace of current President Blaise Compaoré.- External links :*...

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  15. Oudalan (Gorom-Gorom
    Gorom-Gorom
    Gorom-Gorom is a town in northern Burkina Faso. Its name means you sit down, we'll sit down, reminding of its role as an important crossroads in the Sahel. It is the capital of Oudalan Province....

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  1. Passoré (Yako
    Yako
    Yako is a town in northern Burkina Faso, once capital of a small state. It lies north-west of Ouagadougou. Yako is known for its large mosque, and as the birthplace of Thomas Sankara....

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  2. Poni (Gaoua
    Gaoua
    Gaoua is a market town in southern Burkina Faso known for its superstitious values and customs.Population 26,023 Located in the red earth, green hills, and fast flowing streams of southwestern Burkina Faso, Gaoua is the capital of Poni Province and forms a sort of capital for the sacred rites and...

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  3. Sanguié (Réo
    Réo
    Réo is a city located in the province of Sanguié in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of Sanguié Province....

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  4. Sanmatenga (Kaya
    Kaya, Burkina Faso
    Kaya is the eighth largest city in Burkina Faso, lying north east of Ouagadougou, to which it is connected by railway. It is a centre for weaving and tanning....

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  5. Séno
    Séno Province
    Séno is one of the 45 provinces of Burkina Faso, located in its Sahel Region.Its capital is Dori.Seno is divided into 6 departments:*Bani*Dori*Falagountou*Gorgadji*Sampelga*SeytengaSee also:*Regions of Burkina Faso*Provinces of Burkina Faso...

     (Dori
    Dori, Burkina Faso
    Dori is a town in northeastern Burkina Faso. It is located at around . It is the capital of Sahel Region and has a population of 17 675. The main ethnic group is the Fula .- Mines :...

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  6. Sissili (Léo
    Léo, Burkina Faso
    Léo is a town located in the province of Sissili in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of Sissili Province. The main ethnic group are the Gurunsi....

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  7. Soum (Djibo
    Djibo
    Djibo is a town in northern Burkina Faso. It is situated north of Ouagadougou and from the frontier with Mali. It was founded in the 16th century and became the capital of Djilgodji, before becoming dominated by the Massina Empire in the 19th century. It is known for its animal market...

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  8. Sourou
    Sourou Province
    Sourou is one of the 45 provinces of Burkina Faso, located in its Hauts-Bassins Region.Its capital is Tougan.Sourou is divided into 8 departments:*Di*Gomboro*Kassoum*Kiembara*Lanfiera*Lankoue*Toeni*TouganSee also:*Regions of Burkina Faso...

     (Tougan
    Tougan
    Tougan is a town located in the province of Sourou in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of Sourou Province....

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  9. Tapoa
    Tapoa Province
    Tapoa is one of the 45 provinces of Burkina Faso, located in its Est Region.Its capital is Diapaga.Tapoa is divided into 8 departments:*Bottou*Diapaga*Kantchari*Logobou*Namounou*Partiaga*Tambaga*Tansarga-See also:*Regions of Burkina Faso...

     (Diapaga
    Diapaga
    Diapaga is a city located in the province of Tapoa in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of Tapoa Province. The main ethnic group are the Gourmantché....

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  10. Tuy (Houndé
    Houndé
    Houndé is a city located in the province of Tuy in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of Tuy Province....

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  11. Yagha (Sebba
    Sebba
    Sebba is a town located in the province of Yagha in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of Yagha Province.The mayor of Sebba is Hama Amirou Ly, of the Party for Democracy and Socialism.Sebba also means leet....

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  12. Yatenga (Ouahigouya
    Ouahigouya
    Ouahigouya is the most important town in northern Burkina Faso. It is the capital of the Yatenga Province and one of its subdivisions the Ouahigouya Department. It is also the biggest town in the Nord Region. It is the third largest city in the country with a population of 122,677. It is situated ...

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  13. Ziro (Sapouy
    Sapouy
    Sapouy is a town located in the province of Ziro in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of Ziro Province....

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  14. Zondoma (Gourcy
    Gourcy
    Gourcy is a town located in the province of Zondoma in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of Zondoma Province....

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  15. Zoundwéogo (Manga
    Manga, Burkina Faso
    Manga is a town located in the province of Zoundwéogo in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of Zoundwéogo Province and Centre-Sud Region....

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These provinces are divided into 301 communes.


See also

  • Geography of Burkina Faso
    Geography of Burkina Faso
    Burkina Faso is a landlocked Sahel country that shares borders with six nations. It lies between the Sahara Desert and the Gulf of Guinea, south of the loop of the Niger River. The land is green in the south, with forests and fruit trees, and desert in the north...

  • Regions of Burkina Faso
    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...

  • Communes of Burkina Faso
  • ISO 3166-2:BF
    ISO 3166-2:BF
    ISO 3166-2:BF is the entry for Burkina Faso in ISO 3166-2, part of the ISO 3166 standard published by the International Organization for Standardization , which defines codes for the names of the principal subdivisions of all countries coded in ISO 3166-1.Currently for Burkina Faso, ISO 3166-2...



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