Nord Region (Burkina Faso)

Nord
Region
Location in Burkina Faso
Coordinates: 13°15′N 2°15′W / 13.250°N 2.250°W / 13.250; -2.250
Country Burkina Faso
CapitalOuahigouya
Area
 • Total6,258 sq mi (16,207 km2)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total1,182,770
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT 0)

Nord is a region in Burkina Faso. The capital city is Ouahigouya.

It was created on 2 July 2001. Four provinces make up the region — Loroum, Passoré, Yatenga, and Zondoma.

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