Hauts-Bassins is one of Burkina Faso's thirteen administrative regions. It was created on 2 July 2001. The population of Hauts-Bassins was 1,410,284 in 2006. The region's capital is Bobo Dioulasso. Three provinces make up the region - Houet, Kénédougou, and Tuy.
| Province | Capital | Population (Census 2006) |
|---|---|---|
| Houet Province | Bobo Dioulasso | 902,662 |
| Kénédougou Province | Orodara | 283,463 |
| Tuy Province | Houndé | 224,159 |
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