Thiou | |
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 Thiou Department location in the province | |
| Country |  Burkina Faso |
| Province | Yatenga Province |
| Area | |
| • Total | 462 sq mi (1,197 km2) |
| Population (2019 census) [1] | |
| • Total | 66,589 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT 0) |
Thiou is a department or commune of Yatenga Province in northern Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of Thiou. [2]
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Capital: Ouahigouya | ||
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