Centre-Nord Region

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Centre-Nord Region, Administrative region in central northern Burkina Faso.

The Centre-Nord region spans across three provinces - Bam, Namentenga, and Sanmatenga - with the city of Kaya serving as its administrative center.

The region was officially established on July 2, 2001, as part of a larger administrative reorganization that created thirteen distinct regions in Burkina Faso.

Local communities maintain their traditional ceremonies through music performances, storytelling sessions, and provincial gatherings that reflect different ethnic influences.

The regional capital Kaya connects to the national capital Ouagadougou via National Route 3, with a distance of approximately 100 kilometers between the cities.

The region contains 924 villages distributed across 28 departments, making it one of the most administratively subdivided territories in Burkina Faso.

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: March 18, 2025 08:49

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