Cascades Region

region of Burkina Faso

Cascades is a region in Burkina Faso. The capital city is Banfora.

Cascades
Region
Location in Burkina Faso
Location in Burkina Faso
Coordinates: 10°15′N 4°30′W / 10.250°N 4.500°W / 10.250; -4.500
Country Burkina Faso
CapitalBanfora
Area
 • Total7,107 sq mi (18,406 km2)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total524,956
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT 0)

It was created on 2 July 2001. Two provinces, Comoé and Léraba, make up the region. The Cascades de Karfiguéla give the region its name.