Kouritenga (sometimes spelt Kourittenga) is one of the 45 provinces of Burkina Faso, located in its Centre-Est Region. In 2019 the province had a population of 479,930. Its capital is Koupéla.
Departments
Kouritenga is divided into 9 departments:
| Department | Capital | Population (Census 2006) |
|---|---|---|
| Andemtenga Department | Andemtenga | 51,044 |
| Baskouré Department | Baskouré | 12,792 |
| Dialgaye Department | Dialgaye | 37,778 |
| Gounghin Department | Gounghin | 35,172 |
| Kando Department | Kando | 28,380 |
| Koupéla Department | Koupéla | 57,632 |
| Pouytenga Department | Pouytenga | 72,217 |
| Tensobentenga Department | Tensobentenga | 20,719 |
| Yargo Department | Yargo | 14,608 |
Demographics
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 198,486 |
| 2006 | 330,342 |