Least Dense in Burkina Faso

Top 58 cities ranked by least dense

Least Dense - Burkina Faso

1 Mangodara 02 9/mi²
2 Sebba 12 20/mi²
3 Sindou 02 24/mi²
4 Niangoloko 02 26/mi²
5 Sapouy 06 28/mi²
6 Koupéla 04 32/mi²
7 Kompienga 08 34/mi²
8 Batié 13 35/mi²
9 Goulouré 06 38/mi²
10 Pô 07 40/mi²
11 Gomboussougou 07 40/mi²
12 Tô 06 41/mi²
13 Sabou 06 42/mi²
14 Aribinda 12 42/mi²
15 Tougan 01 43/mi²
16 Pitmoaga 06 45/mi²
17 Dori 12 48/mi²
18 Fara Department 01 51/mi²
19 Boromo 01 52/mi²
20 Zabré 04 52/mi²
21 Bittou 04 54/mi²
22 Toma 01 55/mi²
23 Nanoro 06 57/mi²
24 Tita 06 60/mi²
25 Diébougou 13 65/mi²
26 Pouytenga 04 67/mi²
27 Dano 13 74/mi²
28 Ouargaye 04 75/mi²
29 Kombissiri 07 76/mi²
30 Gourcy 10 91/mi²
31 Kindi 06 94/mi²
32 Léo 06 96/mi²
33 Gaoua 13 96/mi²
34 Boussé 11 97/mi²
35 Zinguédéssé 03 101/mi²
36 Houndé 09 114/mi²
37 Yako 10 117/mi²
38 Djibo 12 133/mi²
39 Gao 06 137/mi²
40 Kokologo 06 147/mi²
41 Saonré 03 153/mi²
42 Cinkansé 04 179/mi²
43 Garango 04 181/mi²
44 Ziniaré 11 184/mi²
45 Barogo 11 185/mi²
46 Manga 07 207/mi²
47 Réo 06 213/mi²
48 Fada N'gourma 08 235/mi²
49 Banfora 02 325/mi²
50 Kaya 05 396/mi²
51 Ouahigouya 10 402/mi²
52 Nioko I 03 441/mi²
53 Saaba 03 920/mi²
54 Béguédo 04 1,225/mi²
55 Tenkodogo 04 4,136/mi²
56 Koudougou 06 7,669/mi²
57 Bobo-Dioulasso 09 17,116/mi²
58 Ouagadougou 03 28,977/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Burkina Faso offer spacious living with more land per resident. Mangodara has just 9 people per square mile. These cities provide room to spread out with larger lot sizes and more open space.

Low-density cities typically feature more single-family homes with larger yards, easier parking, and less traffic congestion. They appeal to families seeking space, privacy, and access to nature without moving to a fully rural area.

While the spread-out nature of these cities means longer drives to amenities and greater reliance on personal vehicles, many residents value the trade-off for quieter neighborhoods and a more relaxed pace of life.

Did You Know?

  • 1. In Mangodara, there are only 9 people per square mile - each resident has roughly 3,036,863 square feet of city space.
  • 2. Low-density cities often have significantly lower housing costs due to more available land for development.
  • 3. Many of the least dense cities are located in the western United States, where vast open spaces define the landscape.

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