| Centre-Est | |
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| — Region — | |
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| Coordinates: 11°30′N 0°15′W / 11.5°N 0.25°W | |
| Country |  Burkina Faso |
| Capital | Tenkodogo |
| Area | |
| - Total | 4,560.3 sq mi (11,811 km2) |
| Population (2006) | |
| - Total | 1,132,023 |
| Time zone | GMT 0 (UTC+0) |
Centre-Est is one of Burkina Faso's 13 administrative regions. The population of Centre-Est was 1,132,023 in 2006.[1] The region's capital is Tenkodogo. Three provinces - Boulgou, Koulpélogo, and Kouritenga, make up the region. In 2005, this region was governed by Jacob Ouedraogo (link).
| Province | Capital | Population (Census 2006)[1] |
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| Boulgou Province | Tenkodogo | 542,286 |
| Koulpélogo Province | Ouargaye | 259,395 |
| Kouritenga Province | Koupéla | 330,342 |
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