Botou Department
Botou | |
|---|---|
Diapaga Department location in the province | |
| Country | Burkina Faso |
| Province | Tapoa Province |
| Area | |
• Total | 690 sq mi (1,787 km2) |
| Population (2019 census) | |
• Total | 81,128 |
| • Density | 120/sq mi (45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT 0) |
Botou is a department or commune of Tapoa Province in eastern Burkina Faso. Its capital is the town of Botou. The department constitutes a panhandle that stretches into Niger.