Centre Region, Burkina Faso

region of Burkina Faso

Centre is a region in Burkina Faso. The capital city is Ouagadougou, which also serves as the national capital. Centre region has only one province, Kadiogo.

Centre
Region
Aerial view of Ouagadougou
Aerial view of Ouagadougou
Location in Burkina Faso
Location in Burkina Faso
Coordinates: 12°20′N 1°30′W / 12.333°N 1.500°W / 12.333; -1.500
Country Burkina Faso
CapitalOuagadougou
Area
 • Total1,083 sq mi (2,805 km2)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total2,136,581 (est.)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT 0)