Zoungou Department facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Zoungou
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Zoungou Department's location in the province
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| Country |  Burkina Faso |
| Province | Ganzourgou Province |
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| • Total | 29,753 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT 0) |
Zoungou is a special area in the country of Burkina Faso. It is called a department or a commune. Think of it like a county or a district. Zoungou is part of a larger area known as Ganzourgou Province. The main town in this department is also called Zoungou. In 1996, about 29,753 people lived in the Zoungou department.
Where is Zoungou Located?
Zoungou is found in the country of Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso is in West Africa. It is a landlocked country, meaning it has no coastlines. The Zoungou department is located within the Ganzourgou Province. This province is one of the many parts that make up Burkina Faso.
What is a Department?
In Burkina Faso, a "department" is a type of local government area. It is similar to a county or a township in other countries. These departments help manage local services. They also help organize the people living there. Each department usually has a main town, which is its capital. For Zoungou, the capital is the town of Zoungou itself.
How Many People Live There?
According to information from 1996, the Zoungou department had a population of 29,753 people. This number tells us how many residents lived in the area at that time. Knowing the population helps us understand the size of the community.
See Also
- In Spanish: Zoungou (departamento) para niños
