Most Dense in Burkina Faso

Top 83 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Burkina Faso

1 Ouagadougou 03 28,526/mi²

2 Bobo-Dioulasso 09 17,135/mi²

3 Koudougou 06 7,671/mi²

4 Tenkodogo 04 4,371/mi²

5 Béguédo 04 1,225/mi²

6 Saaba 03 920/mi²

7 Nioko I 03 441/mi²

8 Ouahigouya 10 402/mi²

9 Kaya 05 393/mi²

10 Banfora 02 326/mi²

11 Fada N'gourma 08 235/mi²

12 Réo 06 213/mi²

13 Manga 07 207/mi²

14 Barogo 11 185/mi²

15 Ziniaré 11 184/mi²

16 Cinkansé 04 179/mi²

17 Garango 04 162/mi²

18 Saonré 03 153/mi²

19 Kokologo 06 147/mi²

20 Gao 06 137/mi²

21 Djibo 12 133/mi²

22 Yako 10 117/mi²

23 Houndé 09 114/mi²

24 Zinguédéssé 03 101/mi²

25 Boussé 11 97/mi²

26 Gaoua 13 96/mi²

27 Léo 06 96/mi²

28 Kindi 06 94/mi²

29 Gourcy 10 91/mi²

30 Kombissiri 07 76/mi²

31 Ouargaye 04 75/mi²

32 Dano 13 74/mi²

33 Pouytenga 04 67/mi²

34 Diébougou 13 65/mi²

35 Tita 06 60/mi²

36 Nanoro 06 57/mi²

37 Toma 01 55/mi²

38 Bittou 04 54/mi²

39 Zabré 04 52/mi²

40 Boromo 01 52/mi²

41 Fara Department 01 51/mi²

42 Dori 12 48/mi²

43 Pitmoaga 06 45/mi²

44 Tougan 01 43/mi²

45 Aribinda 12 42/mi²

46 Sabou 06 42/mi²

47 Tô 06 41/mi²

48 Gomboussougou 07 40/mi²

49 Pô 07 40/mi²

50 Goulouré 06 38/mi²

51 Batié 13 35/mi²

52 Koupéla 04 34/mi²

53 Kompienga 08 34/mi²

54 Kongoussi 05 34/mi²

55 Sapouy 06 28/mi²

56 Niangoloko 02 26/mi²

57 Titao 10 25/mi²

58 Dédougou 01 25/mi²

59 Sindou 02 24/mi²

60 Sebba 12 20/mi²

61 Zorgo 11 20/mi²

62 Bourzanga 05 17/mi²

63 Mogtédo 11 14/mi²

64 Namponkoré 08 14/mi²

65 Gayéri 08 11/mi²

66 Kouka 05 11/mi²

67 Nouna 01 10/mi²

68 Orodara 09 10/mi²

69 Mangodara 02 9/mi²

70 Bama 01 9/mi²

71 Boulsa 05 9/mi²

72 Diapaga 08 8/mi²

73 Solenzo 01 7/mi²

74 Yalgo 05 6/mi²

75 Pama 08 6/mi²

76 Gorom-Gorom 12 6/mi²

77 Pissila 05 6/mi²

78 Bogandé 08 5/mi²

79 Pa 01 5/mi²

80 Korsimoro 05 5/mi²

81 Mani 08 4/mi²

82 Natiaboani 08 3/mi²

83 Karankasso 09 3/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Burkina Faso pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Ouagadougou leads with 28,526 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Ouagadougou has 28,526 people per square mile — that's roughly 45 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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