Regions of Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso has a total of 13 regions. In this article, we will get some general information about Burkina Faso’s districts, such as population and area. You can see the Regions of Burkina Faso on the map below.

Regions of Burkina Faso

Boucle du Mouhoun

A river flanked by greenery under a clear sky.

The population of 2011 is 1,631,321. It also has an area of 34,333 square kilometers. The capital of the region is Dédougou.

Cascades

A cascading waterfall with multiple levels over rock formations, surrounded by green vegetation under a clear sky.

The population of 2011 is 637,279. It also has an area of 18,424 square kilometers. The capital of the region is Banfora.

Centre

A busy street with people and motorcycles before a unique building with twin towers and a dome under a clear sky.

The population for 2011 is 2,136,581. It also has an area of 2,869 square kilometers. The capital of the region is Ouagadougou.

Centre-Est

A van heavily loaded with bicycles on its roof driving on a road with a dusty, hazy sky in the background.

The population of 2011 is 1,302,449. It also has an area of 14,710 square kilometers. The capital of the region is Tenkodogo.

Centre-Nord

A group of people walking through a grassy field with items balanced on their heads.

The population of 2011 is 1,375,380. It also has an area of 19,677 square kilometers. The capital of the region is Kaya.

Centre-Ouest

A road sign with the text "KOUDOUGOU" in front of a leafless tree and a dry landscape.

The population of 2011 is 1,348,784. It also has an area of 21,752 square kilometers. The capital of the region is Koudougou.

Centre-Sud

A river flowing through a forested landscape with water cascading over rocks in the foreground.

The population of 2011 is 722,631. It also has an area of 11,457 square kilometers. The capital of the region is the Manga.

Est

A bronze-like statue of a striding lion stands on a pedestal in a dusty street, with people and buildings behind.

The population of 2011 is 1,416,229. It also has an area of 46,694 square kilometers. The capital of the region is Fada N’gourma.

Hauts-Bassins

A statue with raised arms is on a roadside pedestal, with a sign pointing to "BOBO DIOULASSO" and a backdrop of trees and clear sky.

The population of 2011 is 1,469,604. It also has an area of 25,343 square kilometers. The capital of the region is Bobo Dioulasso.

Nord

An outdoor market bustling with stalls selling fruits and vegetables, a child in the foreground, trees and clear sky in the background.

The population of 2011 is 1,185,604. It also has an area of 16,414 square kilometers. The capital of the region is Ouahigouya.

Plateau-Central

A person riding a motorcycle on a road with a large truck ahead and entrance gates to a facility on both sides of the road.

The population of 2011 is 696,372. It also has an area of 8,545 square kilometers. The capital of the region is Ziniaré.

Sahel

Three women are near a water pump in a dry landscape, one pumping water, another carrying a container, with a cow nearby.

The population of 2011 is 968,442. It also has an area of 35,360 square kilometers. The capital of the region is Dori.

Sud-Ouest

A busy outdoor market in an African setting, with people trading goods at stalls under colorful umbrellas.

The population of 2011 is 620,767. It also has an area of 16,153 square kilometers. The capital of the region is Gaoua.