Sud-Ouest Region (Burkina Faso)
region of Burkina Faso
Sud-Ouest is a region in Burkina Faso. The capital city is Gaoua.
Sud-Ouest | |
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Region | |
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 Location in Burkina Faso | |
| Coordinates: 10°30′N 3°15′W / 10.500°N 3.250°W | |
| Country |  Burkina Faso |
| Capital | Gaoua |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16,153 km2 (6,237 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 620,767 |
| • Density | 38/km2 (100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT 0) |
It was created on July 2, 2001. There are four provinces — Bougouriba, Ioba, Noumbiel, and Poni.