Plateau-Central Region, Administrative region in central Burkina Faso.
The Plateau-Central Region encompasses three provinces - Ganzourgou, Kourwéogo, and Oubritenga - spanning across 8,500 square kilometers of varied terrain.
Established on July 2, 2001, as part of Burkina Faso's administrative reorganization, with Ziniaré designated as the regional capital.
The region features a population of 977,510 inhabitants, with Mossi, Fula, and Bissa ethnic groups maintaining their distinct traditions and practices.
The region's road network includes 218 kilometers of highways and 253 kilometers of county roads, connecting its 23 departments and 530 villages.
Three major rivers - the Red Volta, Black Volta, and White Volta - shape the regional plateau, creating an elevation range between 200 and 300 meters.
Location: Burkina Faso
Capital city: Ziniaré Department
Shares border with: Centre-Nord Region, Centre-Est Region, Centre-Sud Region, Centre, Centre-Ouest Region, Nord Region
GPS coordinates: 12.41667,-1.00000
Latest update: March 15, 2025 12:42
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