Ziro Province
| Ziro | |
|---|---|
| Province | |
 Location in Burkina Faso |
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 Provincial map of its departments |
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| Country |
 Burkina Faso
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| Region | Centre-Ouest Region |
| Capital | Sapouy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,139 km2 (1,984 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 207,079 |
| • Density | 40/km2 (100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | GMT 0 (UTC+0) |
For the town in India, see Ziro.
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.
In 2011 the province had 153 primary schools and 10 secondary schools.
In 2011 the province had 17 health and social promotion centers (Centres de santé et de promotion sociale), 2 doctors and 47 nurses.
Prior to 2004 Ziro was divided into three departments: Bougnounou, Cassou and Sapouy. After the 2004 reorgaization Ziro was divided into six departments, listed with their administrative seat, and population as of 2006 census.
Coordinates: 11°35′N 1°55′W / 11.583°N 1.917°W
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