Nord Region

The Nord Region is an administrative area in northern Burkina Faso encompassing four provinces - Loroum, Passoré, Yatenga, and Zondoma. The terrain consists largely of flat plateau landscape crossed by river systems that shape the geography.

This administrative division was created in 2001 when Burkina Faso restructured its administrative organization across the country. The reform reorganized the nation's governance into new territorial units.

Local communities here follow farming traditions passed down through generations that shape daily life and connect people to their land. The cultivation of grains and livestock raising remain central to how families organize their work and seasons.

The best time to visit is during the dry season from October to May when weather conditions are favorable. Ouahigouya serves as the main city and a key reference point for travelers in the area.

The Red Volta river flows through the region on its way to Ghana, forming one of the territory's major water systems. This waterway shapes the landscape and connects the area to neighboring lands across borders.

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: December 10, 2025 16:23