Ziro is a province of Burkina Faso, located in its Centre-Ouest Region. It has an area of 5,139 square kilometres (1,984 sq mi). The provincial capital is the town of Sapouy.
Education
In 2011 the province had 0 primary schools and 0 secondary schools.
Healthcare
In 2011 the province had 17 health and social promotion centers (Centres de santé et de promotion sociale), 2 doctors and 47 nurses.
Demographics
| 1985 | 1996 | 2006 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziro | 88,514 | 119,219 | 172,559[4] | 207,079 (est.) |
Administrative divisions
Prior to 2004 Ziro was divided into three departments: Bougnounou, Cassou and Sapouy. After the 2004 reorganization Ziro was divided into six departments, listed with their administrative seat, and population as of 2006 census.
| Department | Capital | Population (Census 2006) |
|---|---|---|
| Bougnounou Department | Bougnounou | 21,202 |
| Cassou Department | Cassou | 40,038 |
| Sapouy Department | Sapouy | 55,968 |
| Gao Department | Gao | 19,884 |
| Dalo Department | Dalo | 10,746 |
| Bakata Department | Bakata | 28,077 |