Boulsa Population 2026

Boulsa has a population of 24,200, making it the #49 biggest city in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, located in Centre-Nord. Roughly 0.1% of Burkina Faso's population lives here. It is about 100× smaller than Ouagadougou, the country's biggest city.

Location of Boulsa (capital Ouagadougou shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

24,200

Rank in Burkina Faso

#49

Coordinates

12.67°N, 0.57°W

~313 m elevation · Africa/Ouagadougou

Distance to capital (Ouagadougou)

109 km

68 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Centre-Nord

City	Population	Rank in Burkina Faso
Kaya	121,970	#6
Kongoussi	53,627	#15
Bourzanga	27,213	#37
Yalgo	26,340	#42
Pissila	23,420	#50
Korsimoro	18,875	#58
Kouka	17,286	#60

Cities near Boulsa

Yalgo26,340 people · ~42 km away
Barogo26,539 people · ~44 km away
Zorgo35,398 people · ~47 km away
Pouytenga96,469 people · ~49 km away
Mogtédo25,699 people · ~51 km away
Korsimoro18,875 people · ~56 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Boulsa?

Boulsa has a population of 24,200 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #49 biggest city in Burkina Faso.

What region is Boulsa in?

Boulsa is located in Centre-Nord, Burkina Faso.

Is Boulsa the capital of Burkina Faso?

No, the capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, about 109 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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