Zondoma Province
Province in Nord Region, Burkina Faso
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Zondoma is one of the 45 provinces of Burkina Faso, located in its Nord Region. In 2019 the population was 239,955.[1] Its capital is Gourcy.
Zondoma | |
|---|---|
Province | |
Location in Burkina Faso | |
 Provincial map of its departments | |
| Country |  Burkina Faso |
| Region | Nord Region |
| Capital | Gourcy |
| Area | |
• Province | 1,759 km2 (679 sq mi) |
| Population (2019 census)[1] | |
• Province | 239,955 |
| • Density | 136.4/km2 (353.3/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 40,141 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT 0) |
Education
In 2011 the province had 191 primary schools and 16 secondary schools.[2]
Healthcare
In 2011 the province had 25 health and social promotion centers (Centres de santé et de promotion sociale), 3 doctors and 57 nurses.[3]
Departments
Zondoma is divided into 5 departments:
| Commune | Capital | Population (Census 2006)[4] |
|---|---|---|
| Bassi Department | Bassi | 23,234 |
| Boussou Department | Boussou | 23,551 |
| Gourcy Department | Gourcy | 80,689 |
| Léba Department | Leba | 10,511 |
| Tougo Department | Tougo | 30,970 |
