Bazèga Province
Province in Centre-Sud Region, Burkina Faso
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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[2] in 2006, and in 2011 it was estimated to be 263,603.[3]
Bazèga | |
|---|---|
Province | |
Location in Burkina Faso | |
 Provincial map of its departments | |
| Country |  Burkina Faso |
| Region | Centre-Sud Region |
| Capital | Kombissiri |
| Area | |
• Province | 3,963 km2 (1,530 sq mi) |
| Population (2019 census)[1] | |
• Province | 280,793 |
| • Density | 70.85/km2 (183.5/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 28,617 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT 0) |
Education
In 2011, the province had 187 primary schools and 23 secondary schools.[3]
Healthcare
In 2011, the province had 37 health and social promotion centers (Centres de santé et de promotion sociale), 7 doctors, and 109 nurses.[3]
Departments
Bazèga is divided into 7 departments:
| Commune | Capital | Population Census 2006)[2] |
|---|---|---|
| Doulougou Department | Doulougou | 26,738 |
| Gaongo Department | Gaongo | 25,753 |
| Ipelce Department | Ipelce | 13,182 |
| Kayao Department | Kayao | 33,994 |
| Kombissiri Department | Kombissiri | 66,342 |
| Saponé Department | Saponé | 38,958 |
| Toece Department | Toece | 33,265 |
