Solhan is a department or commune of Yagha Province in the Sahel Region of northern Burkina Faso.[2][3]
Solhan | |
|---|---|
 Solhan Department location in the province | |
| Country |  Burkina Faso |
| Region | Sahel Region |
| Province | Yagha Province |
| Area | |
| • Total | 517 sq mi (1,338 km2) |
| Population (2019 census)[1] | |
| • Total | 35,966 |
| • Density | 70/sq mi (27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT 0) |
A massacre occurred in Solhan in June 2021, killing over 100 civilians.[4][5]