Gayéri Population 2026
Gayéri has a population of 15,170, making it the #71 biggest city in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, located in Est. Roughly 0.1% of Burkina Faso's population lives here. It is about 159× smaller than Ouagadougou, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,170
Rank in Burkina Faso
#71
Coordinates
12.65°N, 0.49°E
~281 m elevation · Africa/Ouagadougou
Distance to capital (Ouagadougou)
222 km
138 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Est
| City | Population | Rank in Burkina Faso |
|---|---|---|
| Fada N'gourma | 73,200 | #10 |
| Bogandé | 21,443 | #53 |
| Natiaboani | 16,640 | #61 |
| Namponkoré | 16,423 | #64 |
| Diapaga | 15,515 | #67 |
| Mani | 15,066 | #72 |
| Kompienga | 15,024 | #74 |
Cities near Gayéri
- Fada N'gourma73,200 people · ~67 km away
- Bogandé21,443 people · ~78 km away
- Mani15,066 people · ~102 km away
- Koupéla49,372 people · ~106 km away
- Natiaboani16,640 people · ~106 km away
- Pouytenga96,469 people · ~109 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gayéri?
Gayéri has a population of 15,170 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #71 biggest city in Burkina Faso.
What region is Gayéri in?
Gayéri is located in Est, Burkina Faso.
Is Gayéri the capital of Burkina Faso?
No, the capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, about 222 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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