Cascades Region
region of Burkina Faso
Cascades is a region in Burkina Faso. The capital city is Banfora.
Cascades | |
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Region | |
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 Location in Burkina Faso | |
| Coordinates: 10°15′N 4°30′W / 10.250°N 4.500°W | |
| Country |  Burkina Faso |
| Capital | Banfora |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7,107 sq mi (18,406 km2) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 524,956 |
| Time zone | UTC+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.