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| Country |  Burkina Faso |
| Province | Yatenga Province |
| Area | |
| • Total | 189.3 sq mi (490.4 km2) |
| Population (2019 census) [1] | |
| • Total | 39,262 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT 0) |
Tangaye is a department or commune of Yatenga Province in northern Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of Tangaye. [2]
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The regions of Burkina Faso are divided into 45 administrative provinces. These 45 provinces are currently sub-divided into 351 departments or communes.
Yatenga is one of the provinces of Burkina Faso, located in the Nord Region of the country. In modern Yatenga, the most prominent city is Ouahigouya. This city served as the capital of the kingdom of Yatenga, a powerful kingdom out of the many Mossi kingdoms, but its influence decreased in the century following French colonisation. The city is famed today for being home to the Naba's compound and the tomb of Naba Kango.
Balé is one of the 45 provinces of Burkina Faso, located in its Boucle du Mouhoun Region with Boromo as capital. Its area is 4,596 km2 (1,775 sq mi), and had a population of 297,367 in 2019. The province is known for its Deux Balé Forest, populated by savannah elephant herds. Boromo, the provincial capital, is located on the main road from Ouagadougou to Bobo-Dioulasso. In June 2007, the Canadian mining company, Semafo, open the third gold mine in the country in Mana in the province, with an investment of about $116 million.
Bam is one of the 45 provinces of Burkina Faso. It is located in Centre-Nord Region and the capital of Bam is Kongoussi. In 2019 it has a population of 473,955. It is a rural province with 420,314 of its residents living in the countryside; only 53,641 live in urban areas. There are 229,786 men living in Bam Province and 244,169 women.
Banwa is one of the 45 provinces of Burkina Faso and is in Boucle du Mouhoun Region. The capital of Banwa is Solenzo. In 2019 it had a population of 345,749.
Bazèga is one of the 45 provinces of Burkina Faso and is in Centre-Sud Region. The capital of Bazèga is Kombissiri. Bazèga had a population of 238,202 in 2006 and in 2011 it was estimated to be 263,603.
Namentenga is one of the 45 provinces of Burkina Faso, located in its Centre-Nord Region.
Centre-Nord is one of thirteen administrative regions of Burkina Faso, a landlocked country in Africa. The population of Centre-Nord in 2019 was 1,872,126. The region's capital is Kaya. Three provinces—Bam, Namentenga, and Sanmatenga, make up the region.
Hauts-Bassins is one of Burkina Faso's thirteen administrative regions. It was created on 2 July 2001. The region's capital is Bobo Dioulasso. Three provinces make up the region—Houet, Kénédougou, and Tuy.
Bourzanga is a department of Bam Province in northern-central Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at Bourzanga town. According to the 2019 census the commune has a population of 103,266.
Kongoussi is a department or commune of Bam Province in north-western Burkina Faso. Its capital is the town of Kongoussi. According to the 2019 census the department has a total population of 121,585.
Tikare is a department or commune of Bam Province in north-western Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of Tikare. According to the 2019 census the department has a total population of 52,263.
Coalla is a department or commune of Gnagna Province in northern Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of Coalla. It has an area of 1,957 km2.
Andemtenga is a department of Kouritenga Province in eastern Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of Andemtenga. It had a total population of 49,207 in 2006. Its name is sometimes shortened to Andem in colloquial usage.
Gossina is a department or commune of Nayala Province in western Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of Gossina. According to the 1996 census the department has a total population of 17,945. In reference to the 2019 census, the population had seen a surge and was 26, 241. The male were 12,606 while the women were 13, 635.
Koumbri is a department or commune of Yatenga Province in northern Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of Koumbri.
Oula is a department or commune of Yatenga Province in northern Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of Oula.
Zogoré is a department or commune of Yatenga Province in northern Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of Zogoré.
Boussou is a department or commune of Zondoma Province in western Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of Boussou.
Tangaye, Gnagna is a town in the Piéla Department of Gnagna Province in eastern Burkina Faso. The town has a population of 2847.
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