Largest Cities in Burkina Faso

Top 83 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Burkina Faso

1 Ouagadougou 03 2,415,266

2 Bobo-Dioulasso 09 904,920

3 Koudougou 06 160,239

4 Saaba 03 136,011

5 Ouahigouya 10 124,587

6 Kaya 05 121,970

7 Banfora 02 117,452

8 Pouytenga 04 96,469

9 Houndé 09 87,151

10 Fada N'gourma 08 73,200

11 Nioko I 03 65,263

12 Dédougou 01 63,617

13 Tenkodogo 04 61,936

14 Djibo 12 61,462

15 Kongoussi 05 53,627

16 Léo 06 51,743

17 Koupéla 04 49,372

18 Titao 10 48,241

19 Saonré 03 47,728

20 Dori 12 46,512

21 Aribinda 12 45,818

22 Gaoua 13 45,284

23 Garango 04 40,404

24 Gourcy 10 40,141

25 Yako 10 38,679

26 Zorgo 11 35,398

27 Réo 06 33,894

28 Orodara 09 33,422

29 Ziniaré 11 33,296

30 Niangoloko 02 33,292

31 Nouna 01 32,428

32 Bama 01 31,215

33 Bittou 04 31,210

34 Kombissiri 07 28,617

35 Manga 07 28,615

36 Pô 07 28,079

37 Bourzanga 05 27,213

38 Barogo 11 26,539

39 Gao 06 26,453

40 Tougan 01 26,347

41 Sapouy 06 26,345

42 Yalgo 05 26,340

43 Kokologo 06 25,958

44 Dano 13 25,922

45 Mogtédo 11 25,699

46 Diébougou 13 25,688

47 Boussé 11 25,022

48 Solenzo 01 24,783

49 Boulsa 05 24,200

50 Pissila 05 23,420

51 Béguédo 04 21,894

52 Zabré 04 21,726

53 Bogandé 08 21,443

54 Fara Department 01 20,434

55 Boromo 01 20,193

56 Cinkansé 04 19,815

57 Zinguédéssé 03 19,648

58 Korsimoro 05 18,875

59 Batié 13 17,997

60 Kouka 05 17,286

61 Natiaboani 08 16,640

62 Tita 06 16,450

63 Kindi 06 16,424

64 Namponkoré 08 16,423

65 Tô 06 16,026

66 Toma 01 15,851

67 Diapaga 08 15,515

68 Karankasso 09 15,474

69 Gomboussougou 07 15,336

70 Gayéri 08 15,170

71 Pa 01 15,170

72 Mani 08 15,066

73 Sabou 06 15,060

74 Kompienga 08 15,024

75 Pama 08 13,579

76 Ouargaye 04 13,431

77 Sebba 12 11,298

78 Nanoro 06 10,847

79 Gorom-Gorom 12 9,752

80 Mangodara 02 9,126

81 Pitmoaga 06 7,991

82 Sindou 02 7,053

83 Goulouré 06 6,677

The largest cities in Burkina Faso represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Ouagadougou leads with a population of 2,415,266, followed by Bobo-Dioulasso and Koudougou. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 03 dominates the top 10 with 2 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Ouagadougou's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
2. 03 has 2 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 23,420 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 3,741,023.

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