Dédougou Population 2026

Dédougou has a population of 63,617, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, located in Boucle du Mouhoun. Roughly 0.3% of Burkina Faso's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Ouagadougou, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

63,617

Rank in Burkina Faso

#12

Coordinates

12.46°N, 3.46°W

~302 m elevation · Africa/Ouagadougou

Distance to capital (Ouagadougou)

210 km

130 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Boucle du Mouhoun

City	Population	Rank in Burkina Faso
Nouna	32,428	#31
Bama	31,215	#32
Tougan	26,347	#40
Solenzo	24,783	#48
Fara Department	20,434	#54
Boromo	20,193	#55
Toma	15,851	#66
Pa	15,170	#70

Cities near Dédougou

Nouna32,428 people · ~53 km away
Pa15,170 people · ~58 km away
Toma15,851 people · ~69 km away
Solenzo24,783 people · ~75 km away
Tougan26,347 people · ~80 km away
Boromo20,193 people · ~99 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dédougou?

Dédougou has a population of 63,617 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Burkina Faso.

What region is Dédougou in?

Dédougou is located in Boucle du Mouhoun, Burkina Faso.

Is Dédougou the capital of Burkina Faso?

No, the capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, about 210 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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