Bogandé Department
Bogande is a department or commune of Gnagna Province in northern Burkina Faso. Its capital is the town of Bogande.[2]
Bogande | |
|---|---|
Department | |
 Bogandé Department location in the province | |
| Country |  Burkina Faso |
| Province | Gnagna Province |
| Area | |
| • Department | 584 sq mi (1,512 km2) |
| Population | |
| • Department | 128,512 |
| • Density | 220/sq mi (85/km2) |
| • Urban | 21,446 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT 0) |
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
- Ibrabiga. "Bogandé". www.burkinatourism.com (in French). Retrieved 2018-11-02.
