Dori Population 2026
Dori has a population of 46,512, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, located in Sahel. Roughly 0.2% of Burkina Faso's population lives here. It is about 52× smaller than Ouagadougou, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
46,512
Rank in Burkina Faso
#20
Coordinates
14.03°N, 0.03°W
~287 m elevation · Africa/Ouagadougou
Distance to capital (Ouagadougou)
247 km
153 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sahel
Cities near Dori
FAQ
What is the population of Dori?
Dori has a population of 46,512 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Burkina Faso.
What region is Dori in?
Dori is located in Sahel, Burkina Faso.
Is Dori the capital of Burkina Faso?
No, the capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, about 247 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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