Djibo Population 2026

Djibo has a population of 61,462, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, located in Sahel. Roughly 0.2% of Burkina Faso's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Ouagadougou, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

61,462

Rank in Burkina Faso

#14

Coordinates

14.10°N, 1.63°W

~310 m elevation · Africa/Ouagadougou

Distance to capital (Ouagadougou)

193 km

120 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sahel

City	Population	Rank in Burkina Faso
Dori	46,512	#20
Aribinda	45,818	#21

Cities near Djibo

Bourzanga27,213 people · ~48 km away
Titao48,241 people · ~60 km away
Kouka17,286 people · ~74 km away
Aribinda45,818 people · ~83 km away
Kongoussi53,627 people · ~87 km away
Ouahigouya124,587 people · ~103 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Djibo?

Djibo has a population of 61,462 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Burkina Faso.

What region is Djibo in?

Djibo is located in Sahel, Burkina Faso.

Is Djibo the capital of Burkina Faso?

No, the capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, about 193 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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