The Province de la Kossin (known as Kossi until 2025) lies in the western part of Burkina Faso and stretches to the border with Mali. It is in the Boucle du Mouhoun Region. The capital of Kossi is the town of Nouna, which has a mayor and high commissioner. The next largest town in Kossin is Djibasso, the last major town on the road from Nouna that heads west into Mali.
In the early 2010s, a major road through the Kossin was paved with support from the Millennium Challenge Corporation. The road links the major towns of Dedougou and Nouna, then continues westward to Djibasso and the border with Mali.
Education In 2011 the province had 214 primary schools and 20 secondary schools.
Healthcare In 2011 the province had 22 health and social promotion centers (Centres de santé et de promotion sociale), 5 doctors and 93 nurses.
Demographics The population of Kossi in 2006 was 272,223. It is a rural province with 253,793 of its residents living in the countryside; only 18,440 live in urban areas. There are 135,342 men living in Kossi Province and 136,891 women.
Departments Kossi is divided into 10 departments: + The Departments of Kossin Departments Capitals Population (Census 2006)National 2006 census preliminary results Barani Department Barani 44,237 Bomborokui Department Bomborokui 15,257 Bourasso Department Bourasso 12,548Djibasso Department Djibasso 49,730Dokuy Department Dokuy 28,642Doumbala Department Doumbala 26,643Kombori Department Kombori 8,300Madouba Department Madouba 6,590Nouna Department Nouna 70,010Sono Department Sono 7,276
See also Regions of Burkina Faso Provinces of Burkina Faso Departments of Burkina Faso
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