Plateau-Central Region

Plateau-Central is a region in Burkina Faso. The capital city is Ziniaré.

Region
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Location in Burkina Faso
Location in Burkina Faso
Coordinates: == Plateau-Central Region Media == 12°25′N 1°0′W / 12.417°N 1.000°W / 12.417; -1.000Coordinates: 12°25′N 1°0′W / 12.417°N 1.000°W / 12.417; -1.000
Country Burkina Faso
CapitalZiniaré
Area
 • Total8,545 km2 (3,299 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total696,372
 • Density81.495/km2 (211.070/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT 0)

It was created on 2 July 2001. Three provinces make up the region—Ganzourgou, Kourwéogo, and Oubritenga.