Boucle du Mouhoun Region

The region spans across six provinces with Dédougou as its capital, featuring savannas, forests, and the winding Mouhoun River at 291 meters elevation.

Established on July 2, 2001, this region evolved from French colonial administrative structures into one of Burkina Faso's 13 primary governmental divisions.

The region integrates multiple ethnic communities who speak Moore, Bwamu, and Samo languages while maintaining French as the administrative communication medium.

Local farmers focus on cultivating essential crops including corn, cotton, cowpea, millet, rice, and sorghum throughout the seasonal agricultural calendar.

The region contains 2,085 kilometers of classified roads connecting its territories, with 693 kilometers designated as principal highways for transportation.

Location: Burkina Faso

Capital city: Dédougou

Elevation above the sea: 291 m

Shares border with: Nord Region, Centre-Ouest Region, Sud-Ouest Region, Hauts-Bassins Region

GPS coordinates: 12.50000,-3.50000

Latest update: March 8, 2025 21:11