Est Region (Burkina Faso)
region of Burkina Faso
Est is a region in Burkina Faso. The capital city is Fada N'gourma. It was created on 2 July 2001.
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Region | |
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 Location in Burkina Faso | |
| Coordinates: 12°0′N 1°0′W / 12.000°N 1.000°W | |
| Country |  Burkina Faso |
| Capital | Fada N'gourma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13,999 sq mi (36,256 km2) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 1,209,399 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT 0) |
Five provinces make up the region—Gnagna, Gourma, Komondjari, Kompienga, and Tapoa.