Yagha | |
|---|---|
Province | |
) Location in Burkina Faso | |
| Country |  Burkina Faso |
| Region | Sahel Region |
| Capital | Sebba |
| Area | |
| • Province | 6,457 km2 (2,493 sq mi) |
| Population (2019 census)[1] | |
| • Province | 169,024 |
| • Density | 26/km2 (68/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 11,303 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT 0) |
Yagha is one of the 45 provinces of Burkina Faso, located in its Sahel Region.
Its capital is Sebba.
In February 2020, 24 civilians were killed and three were kidnapped near a Protestant church in Pansi, Yagha Province.[2]
Departments
Yagha is divided into 6 departments:
| Department | Capital city | Population (Census 2006)[3] |
|---|---|---|
| Boundoré Department | Boundoré | 22,807 |
| Mansila Department | Mansila | 42,787 |
| Sebba Department | Sebba | 32,374 |
| Solhan Department | Solhan | 25,512 |
| Tankougounadié Department | Tankougounadié | 16,486 |
| Titabé Department | Titabé | 19,910 |
References
- ^ Citypopulation.de Population of provinces in Sahel Region
- ^ Gunmen kill 24 in attack near church in Burkina Faso AP, Feb 16, 2020
- ^ National 2006 census preliminary results