Bogandé Department
Bogande | |
|---|---|
Department | |
| Bogandé Department location in the province Bogandé Department location in the province | |
| Country | File:Flag of Burkina Faso.svg Burkina Faso |
| Province | Gnagna Province |
| Area | |
• Department | 584 sq mi (1,512 km2) |
| Population (2019 census)[1] | |
• Department | 128,943 |
| • Density | 220/sq mi (85/km2) |
| • Urban | 21,443 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT 0) |
Bogande is a department or commune of Gnagna Province in northern Burkina Faso. Its capital is the town of Bogande.[2]
Demographics
The population of Bogandé is approximately 335,571 inhabitants in 2013.[3] 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.[3]
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.
References
- ↑ Citypopulation.de Population of provinces in Est Region
- ↑ Burkinabé government inforoute communale Archived 2008-01-24 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Ibrabiga. "Bogandé". www.burkinatourism.com (in français). Retrieved 2018-11-02.
