Sahel Region
region of Burkina Faso
Sahel is a region in Burkina Faso. The capital city is Dori.
Sahel | |
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Region | |
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 Location in Burkina Faso | |
| Coordinates: 14°15′N 00°45′W / 14.250°N 0.750°W | |
| Country |  Burkina Faso |
| Capital | Dori |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35,360 km2 (13,650 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 968,442 |
| • Density | 27/km2 (71/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT 0) |
It was created on 2 July 2001. There are four provinces — Oudalan, Séno, Soum, and Yagha.