Centre-Nord Region

Centre-Nord Region is an administrative area in central northern Burkina Faso that spans three provinces: Bam, Namentenga, and Sanmatenga. Kaya serves as the main administrative center and largest city of the territory.

The territory was created in 2001 as part of a major administrative reform that reorganized Burkina Faso into new regional structures. This restructuring shaped the country's current administrative divisions.

Residents practice traditional crafts such as pottery and weaving that are visible at local markets throughout the region. These skills form an important part of daily life and are passed down through families.

Kaya is the administrative center and connects to the national capital via National Route 3. Visitors should expect variable road conditions and allow extra time for travel across the region.

The region contains hundreds of small villages scattered across flat terrain that preserve traditional ways of living. This settlement pattern differs markedly from more densely populated urban areas in other regions.

Location: Burkina Faso

Capital city: Kaya

Shares border with: Sahel Region, Est Region, Centre-Est Region, Plateau-Central Region, Nord Region

GPS coordinates: 13.25000,-1.00000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:25