Centre-Nord Region

region of Burkina Faso

Centre-Nord is a region of Burkina Faso. The capital city is Kaya. Three provinces make up the region — Bam, Namentenga, and Sanmatenga.

Centre-Nord
Region
Location in Burkina Faso
Location in Burkina Faso
Coordinates: 13°15′N 1°0′W / 13.250°N 1.000°W / 13.250; -1.000
Country Burkina Faso
CapitalKaya
Area
 • Total7,656 sq mi (19,829 km2)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total1,203,073
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT 0)