Current Date And Time In Plateau-Central, Burkina Faso
Sunday, 12 July 2026
02:17:48 GMT
Capital: Ziniaré Department
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 3,265,000
Area: 8,545.00 km²
State Code: CEN
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Plateau-Central, a state or region of Burkina Faso in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Plateau-Central — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • State-level data for strategic decision-making
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| State | ||
| Full Name | Plateau-Central | |
| Native Name | Centre | |
| State Capital | Ziniaré Department | |
| State Code | CEN | |
| Total Districts | 1 | |
| Country | Burkina Faso | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Population | ||
| Total Population | 3,265,000 | |
| Percentage In World Population | 0.0400% | |
| Percentage In Burkina Faso Population | 13.82% | |
| Density per km2 | 1,164.00 | |
| Area | ||
| Area in km2 | 8,545.00 | |
| Area in mi2 | 3,299.24 | |
| Area Rank in Country | Rank #12 | |
| Percentage of Burkina Faso Area | 3.12% | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | West African CFA Franc | |
| Code ISO-4217 | XOF | |
| Symbol | Fr | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +226 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .bf | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 299 | |
| In Feet | 981 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 12.34 | |
| Longitude | -1.44 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 12.343° N 1.443° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 20' 33" N 1° 26' 36" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 20.56' N 1° 26.61' W | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year |
Below is a list of the largest cities and urban centers in Plateau-Central, sorted by total population. Each city profile features dynamic geographical data, GPS coordinates and population metrics, providing location intelligence and regional intelligence data for logistics planning, route optimization and business market research within Burkina Faso.
| City Name | Population | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zorgo | 35,398 | 12.249° N | 0.615° W |
| Ziniaré | 33,296 | 12.582° N | 1.298° W |
| Barogo | 26,539 | 12.55° N | 0.967° W |
| Mogtédo | 25,699 | 12.284° N | 0.837° W |
| Boussé | 25,022 | 12.661° N | 1.895° W |
| Nanom | 533 | 12.1° N | 0.717° W |
| Absouya | - | 12.641° N | 1.054° W |
| Dapélogo | - | 12.673° N | 1.539° W |
| Laye | - | 12.531° N | 1.777° W |
| Loumbila | - | 12.519° N | 1.373° W |
Plateau-Central is an administrative region of Burkina Faso, located in Africa. It forms a key geographic and administrative unit within Burkina Faso's national structure. Business professionals, travel planners, logistics teams and location analysts rely on data from Plateau-Central for market research, site selection, supply chain optimization and strategic decision-making. › Explore all states of Burkina Faso
Precise GPS coordinates of Plateau-Central enable accurate mapping for logistics planning, delivery route optimization and supply chain management. The geographic position of Plateau-Central within Burkina Faso plays a vital role in regional connectivity, transportation infrastructure and proximity analysis for businesses entering Africa markets. › View Plateau-Central on map
Understanding the local time zone of Plateau-Central is essential for scheduling international calls, coordinating cross-border operations and planning virtual business meetings. The UTC offset for this region directly affects trading hours, financial transactions and real-time communications with global teams operating across different time zones. › Compare country time zones
The official currency used in Plateau-Central is West African CFA franc (XOF). Accurate currency data is critical for financial planning, international trade, foreign exchange operations and travel expense budgeting. Businesses expanding into Burkina Faso need this information for pricing strategies, payment processing and cross-border financial reporting. › Browse all country currencies
The international dialing code and phone prefix for Plateau-Central are essential for businesses setting up customer service lines, call centers and international communication networks. Telecommunications professionals rely on accurate dialing data for VoIP configuration, PBX systems and remote workforce management across Burkina Faso. › View all country calling codes
Plateau-Central is one of the administrative divisions that shapes the geographic identity of Burkina Faso in Africa. Professionals in location intelligence, regional planning and demographic analysis use state-level data to drive informed decisions — from elevation and GPS data to time zone alignment and internet domain details. › Nearby states | Cities in Plateau-Central
As of the latest data, Plateau-Central has a population of approximately 3,265,000 people. This represents approximately 13.82% of Burkina Faso's total population. The population density is 1,164.00 people per km². For more detailed population statistics, explore our comprehensive database.
Plateau-Central covers an area of approximately 8,545.00 square kilometers (3,299.24 square miles). This is about 3.12% of Burkina Faso's total area. For comparative analysis of country and region sizes, explore our geographic database.
The capital city of Plateau-Central is Ziniaré Department. It serves as the administrative and political centre of the region within Burkina Faso. The national capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou.
Plateau-Central follows the +00:00 timezone — the same as its parent country Burkina Faso. Understanding timezone differences is crucial for international business operations and coordinating with partners across regions.
The currency used in Plateau-Central is the West African CFA franc (XOF), represented by the symbol Fr — the official currency of Burkina Faso. For exchange rates and conversion tools, visit our international currency database.
