Nord Region (Burkina Faso)
region of Burkina Faso
Nord is a region in Burkina Faso. The capital city is Ouahigouya.
Nord | |
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Region | |
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 Location in Burkina Faso | |
| Coordinates: 13°15′N 2°15′W / 13.250°N 2.250°W | |
| Country |  Burkina Faso |
| Capital | Ouahigouya |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6,258 sq mi (16,207 km2) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 1,182,770 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT 0) |
It was created on 2 July 2001. Four provinces make up the region — Loroum, Passoré, Yatenga, and Zondoma.