Smallest Cities in Burkina Faso

Top 83 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Burkina Faso

1 Goulouré 06 6,677

2 Sindou 02 7,053

3 Pitmoaga 06 7,991

4 Mangodara 02 9,126

5 Gorom-Gorom 12 9,752

6 Nanoro 06 10,847

7 Sebba 12 11,298

8 Ouargaye 04 13,431

9 Pama 08 13,579

10 Kompienga 08 15,024

11 Sabou 06 15,060

12 Mani 08 15,066

13 Pa 01 15,170

14 Gayéri 08 15,170

15 Gomboussougou 07 15,336

16 Karankasso 09 15,474

17 Diapaga 08 15,515

18 Toma 01 15,851

19 Tô 06 16,026

20 Namponkoré 08 16,423

21 Kindi 06 16,424

22 Tita 06 16,450

23 Natiaboani 08 16,640

24 Kouka 05 17,286

25 Batié 13 17,997

26 Korsimoro 05 18,875

27 Zinguédéssé 03 19,648

28 Cinkansé 04 19,815

29 Boromo 01 20,193

30 Fara Department 01 20,434

31 Bogandé 08 21,443

32 Zabré 04 21,726

33 Béguédo 04 21,894

34 Pissila 05 23,420

35 Boulsa 05 24,200

36 Solenzo 01 24,783

37 Boussé 11 25,022

38 Diébougou 13 25,688

39 Mogtédo 11 25,699

40 Dano 13 25,922

41 Kokologo 06 25,958

42 Yalgo 05 26,340

43 Sapouy 06 26,345

44 Tougan 01 26,347

45 Gao 06 26,453

46 Barogo 11 26,539

47 Bourzanga 05 27,213

48 Pô 07 28,079

49 Manga 07 28,615

50 Kombissiri 07 28,617

51 Bittou 04 31,210

52 Bama 01 31,215

53 Nouna 01 32,428

54 Niangoloko 02 33,292

55 Ziniaré 11 33,296

56 Orodara 09 33,422

57 Réo 06 33,894

58 Zorgo 11 35,398

59 Yako 10 38,679

60 Gourcy 10 40,141

61 Garango 04 40,404

62 Gaoua 13 45,284

63 Aribinda 12 45,818

64 Dori 12 46,512

65 Saonré 03 47,728

66 Titao 10 48,241

67 Koupéla 04 49,372

68 Léo 06 51,743

69 Kongoussi 05 53,627

70 Djibo 12 61,462

71 Tenkodogo 04 61,936

72 Dédougou 01 63,617

73 Nioko I 03 65,263

74 Fada N'gourma 08 73,200

75 Houndé 09 87,151

76 Pouytenga 04 96,469

77 Banfora 02 117,452

78 Kaya 05 121,970

79 Ouahigouya 10 124,587

80 Saaba 03 136,011

81 Koudougou 06 160,239

82 Bobo-Dioulasso 09 904,920

83 Ouagadougou 03 2,415,266

The smallest cities in Burkina Faso (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Goulouré has a population of just 6,677. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

1. At 6,677 residents, Goulouré is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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