Bogandé Department

Bogande is a department or commune of Gnagna Province in northern Burkina Faso. Its capital lies at the town of Bogande.[1]

Bogande
Department
Bogandé Department location in the province
Country Burkina Faso
ProvinceGnagna Province
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT 0)

Demographics

The population of Bogandé is approximately 335,571 inhabitants in 2013.[2] The population density is 52.2 inhabitants per square kilometer. The literacy rate is around 60%.[3] The major ethnic groups include Gourmantché, Mossi, Fulani, Bellas, Hausa

Economy

The primary economic activity in the region is subsistence agriculture.

Geography

The area is mostly a flat savanna with low shrubby trees.

Climate

The average rainfall was 622.9 mm of water in 2011.[2]

Transport

The local road network is in poor condition. Heavy rains can make local roads nearly impassable, poisoning a serious problem for the inhabitants.

Towns and villages

Towns and villages include Dapili, Ouapassi and Thierry.

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References
  1. Burkinabé government inforoute communale Archived 2008-01-24 at the Wayback Machine
  2. Ibrabiga. "Bogandé". www.burkinatourism.com (in French). Retrieved 2018-11-02.
  3. Ibrabiga. "Bogandé". www.burkinatourism.com (in French). Retrieved 2018-11-02.

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