Bama Population 2026
Bama has a population of 31,215, making it the #32 biggest city in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, located in Boucle du Mouhoun. Roughly 0.1% of Burkina Faso's population lives here. It is about 77× smaller than Ouagadougou, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,215
Rank in Burkina Faso
#32
Coordinates
12.04°N, 4.40°W
~350 m elevation · Africa/Ouagadougou
Distance to capital (Ouagadougou)
314 km
195 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Boucle du Mouhoun
Cities near Bama
- Solenzo24,783 people · ~37 km away
- Pa15,170 people · ~85 km away
- Karankasso15,474 people · ~94 km away
- Bobo-Dioulasso904,920 people · ~96 km away
- Nouna32,428 people · ~97 km away
- Dédougou63,617 people · ~112 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bama?
Bama has a population of 31,215 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #32 biggest city in Burkina Faso.
What region is Bama in?
Bama is located in Boucle du Mouhoun, Burkina Faso.
Is Bama the capital of Burkina Faso?
No, the capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, about 314 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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