Gaoua Population 2026
Gaoua has a population of 45,284, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, located in Sud-Ouest. Roughly 0.2% of Burkina Faso's population lives here. It is about 53× smaller than Ouagadougou, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,284
Rank in Burkina Faso
#22
Coordinates
10.33°N, 3.18°W
~337 m elevation · Africa/Ouagadougou
Distance to capital (Ouagadougou)
289 km
179 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sud-Ouest
Cities near Gaoua
FAQ
What is the population of Gaoua?
Gaoua has a population of 45,284 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Burkina Faso.
What region is Gaoua in?
Gaoua is located in Sud-Ouest, Burkina Faso.
Is Gaoua the capital of Burkina Faso?
No, the capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, about 289 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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