Nord Region, Administrative region in northern Burkina Faso.
The Nord Region encompasses four distinct provinces - Loroum, Passoré, Yatenga, and Zondoma - spanning across 16,199 square kilometers of predominantly flat plateau landscape.
The Nord Region was formally established on July 2, 2001, as part of Burkina Faso's decentralization process, which created thirteen administrative divisions across the country.
Different ethnic communities within the Nord Region maintain traditional agricultural practices, focusing on the cultivation of millet, sorghum, and the raising of livestock.
The region experiences optimal visiting conditions during the dry season from October to May, with Ouahigouya serving as the primary administrative center.
The Nord Region maintains a network of three major rivers, including the Red Volta, which flows through the territory before continuing its course into Ghana.
Location: Burkina Faso
Capital city: Ouahigouya
Shares border with: Sahel Region, Centre-Nord Region, Plateau-Central Region, Centre-Ouest Region, Boucle du Mouhoun Region
GPS coordinates: 13.25000,-2.25000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:21
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