Est Region (Burkina Faso)
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| Est | |
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| Region | |
| Location in Burkina Faso Location in Burkina Faso |
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| Country |  Burkina Faso |
| Capital | Fada N'gourma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13,999 sq mi (36,256 km2) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 1,209,399 |
| Time zone | GMT 0 (UTC+0) |
Est is one of Burkina Faso's 13 administrative regions. It was created on 2 July 2001. The population of Est was 1,209,399 in 2006.[1] The region's capital is Fada N'gourma. Five provinces make up the region - Gnagna, Gourma, Komondjari, Kompienga, and Tapoa.
| Province | Capital | Population (Census 2006)[1] |
|---|---|---|
| Gnagna Province | Bogandé | 407,739 |
| Gourma Province | Fada N'gourma | 304,169 |
| Komondjari Province | Gayéri | 80,047 |
| Kompienga Province | Pama | 75,662 |
| Tapoa Province | Diapaga | 341,782 |
The main street in Fada N'gourma
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