Namentenga | |
|---|---|
Province | |
 Location in Burkina Faso | |
 Provincial map of its departments | |
| Country |  Burkina Faso |
| Region | Centre-Nord Region |
| Capital | Boulsa |
| Area | |
| • Province | 6,466 km2 (2,497 sq mi) |
| Population (2019 census) [1] | |
| • Province | 512,529 |
| • Density | 79/km2 (210/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 24,200 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT 0) |
Namentenga is one of the 45 provinces of Burkina Faso, located in its Centre-Nord Region.
Its capital is Boulsa.
Namentenga is divided into 8 departments:
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Boulsa is the capital of Namentenga Province in Burkina Faso. It is predominantly Mossi with small populations of Fula and Gulmanche peoples.
The Boulsa Department is a department or commune of Namentenga Province in northern Burkina Faso. Its capital is the town of Boulsa.
The Tougouri Department is a department or commune of Namentenga Province in northern Burkina Faso. Its capital is the town of Tougouri.
Boulsa Airport is a public use airport located near Boulsa, Namentenga, Burkina Faso.
Coordinates: 13°15′N0°35′W / 13.250°N 0.583°W
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