Sud-Ouest Region, Administrative region in western Burkina Faso.
The Sud-Ouest region encompasses 16,153 square kilometers of land with plateaus, river systems, and diverse geographical features across four distinct provinces.
The region was formally established on July 2, 2001, as part of Burkina Faso's administrative reorganization following the national decentralization law of 1998.
The region contains multiple ethnic groups maintaining traditional leadership structures, with local chiefs managing land disputes according to customary laws.
The primary transportation network includes 495 kilometers of highways connecting the regional capital Gaoua to neighboring provinces and international borders.
The area maintains agricultural self-sufficiency through corn production exceeding 102,426 tonnes annually, complemented by cotton, groundnut, and rice cultivation.
Location: Burkina Faso
Capital city: Gaoua
Elevation above the sea: 321 m
Shares border with: Cascades Region, Hauts-Bassins Region, Boucle du Mouhoun Region, Centre-Ouest Region
GPS coordinates: 10.32556,-3.09250
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:29
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