Cinkansé Population 2026
Cinkansé has a population of 19,815, making it the #56 biggest city in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, located in Centre-Est. Roughly 0.1% of Burkina Faso's population lives here. It is about 122× smaller than Ouagadougou, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,815
Rank in Burkina Faso
#56
Coordinates
11.12°N, 0.01°E
~259 m elevation · Africa/Ouagadougou
Distance to capital (Ouagadougou)
218 km
135 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Centre-Est
Cities near Cinkansé
- Bittou31,210 people · ~38 km away
- Zabré21,726 people · ~70 km away
- Kompienga15,024 people · ~78 km away
- Natiaboani16,640 people · ~84 km away
- Tenkodogo61,936 people · ~85 km away
- Gomboussougou15,336 people · ~92 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cinkansé?
Cinkansé has a population of 19,815 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #56 biggest city in Burkina Faso.
What region is Cinkansé in?
Cinkansé is located in Centre-Est, Burkina Faso.
Is Cinkansé the capital of Burkina Faso?
No, the capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, about 218 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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