Solhan Department
Department in Yagha Province, Burkina Faso
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Solhan is a department or commune of Yagha Province in the Sahel Region of northern Burkina Faso.[2][3]
Country
Burkina Faso
Burkina FasoSolhan | |
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Solhan Department location in the province | |
| Country | Burkina Faso |
| Region | Sahel Region |
| Province | Yagha Province |
| Area | |
• Total | 517 sq mi (1,338 km2) |
| Population (2019 census)[1] | |
• Total | 35,966 |
| • Density | 69.62/sq mi (26.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT 0) |
A massacre occurred in Solhan in June 2021, killing over 100 civilians.[4][5]
