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Oldest Cities in Burkina Faso

Top 83 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Burkina Faso

1 Bama 01 18.7
2 Gaoua 13 18.7
3 Garango 04 18.7
4 Gourcy 10 18.7
5 Yako 10 18.7
6 Zorgo 11 18.7
7 Réo 06 18.7
8 Orodara 09 18.7
9 Ziniaré 11 18.7
10 Niangoloko 02 18.7
11 Nouna 01 18.7
12 Aribinda 12 18.7
13 Bittou 04 18.7
14 Kombissiri 07 18.7
15 Manga 07 18.7
16 Pô 07 18.7
17 Bourzanga 05 18.7
18 Barogo 11 18.7
19 Gao 06 18.7
20 Tougan 01 18.7
21 Sapouy 06 18.7
22 Nioko I 03 18.7
23 Ouagadougou 03 18.7
24 Bobo-Dioulasso 09 18.7
25 Koudougou 06 18.7
26 Saaba 03 18.7
27 Ouahigouya 10 18.7
28 Kaya 05 18.7
29 Banfora 02 18.7
30 Pouytenga 04 18.7
31 Houndé 09 18.7
32 Fada N'gourma 08 18.7
33 Yalgo 05 18.7
34 Dédougou 01 18.7
35 Tenkodogo 04 18.7
36 Djibo 12 18.7
37 Kongoussi 05 18.7
38 Léo 06 18.7
39 Koupéla 04 18.7
40 Titao 10 18.7
41 Saonré 03 18.7
42 Dori 12 18.7
43 Sabou 06 18.7
44 Kindi 06 18.7
45 Namponkoré 08 18.7
46 Tô 06 18.7
47 Toma 01 18.7
48 Diapaga 08 18.7
49 Karankasso 09 18.7
50 Gomboussougou 07 18.7
51 Gayéri 08 18.7
52 Pa 01 18.7
53 Mani 08 18.7
54 Tita 06 18.7
55 Kompienga 08 18.7
56 Pama 08 18.7
57 Ouargaye 04 18.7
58 Sebba 12 18.7
59 Nanoro 06 18.7
60 Gorom-Gorom 12 18.7
61 Mangodara 02 18.7
62 Pitmoaga 06 18.7
63 Sindou 02 18.7
64 Zabré 04 18.7
65 Kokologo 06 18.7
66 Dano 13 18.7
67 Mogtédo 11 18.7
68 Diébougou 13 18.7
69 Boussé 11 18.7
70 Solenzo 01 18.7
71 Boulsa 05 18.7
72 Pissila 05 18.7
73 Béguédo 04 18.7
74 Goulouré 06 18.7
75 Bogandé 08 18.7
76 Fara Department 01 18.7
77 Boromo 01 18.7
78 Cinkansé 04 18.7
79 Zinguédéssé 03 18.7
80 Korsimoro 05 18.7
81 Batié 13 18.7
82 Kouka 05 18.7
83 Natiaboani 08 18.7

Cities with the oldest median ages in Burkina Faso often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Bama has a median age of 18.7 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Bama's residents are over 18.7 years old.
  • 2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
  • 3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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