Gourcy Population 2026

Gourcy has a population of 40,141, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, located in Nord. Roughly 0.2% of Burkina Faso's population lives here. It is about 60× smaller than Ouagadougou, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

40,141

Rank in Burkina Faso

#24

Coordinates

13.21°N, 2.36°W

~331 m elevation · Africa/Ouagadougou

Distance to capital (Ouagadougou)

130 km

81 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Nord

City	Population	Rank in Burkina Faso
Ouahigouya	124,587	#5
Titao	48,241	#18
Yako	38,679	#25

Cities near Gourcy

Yako38,679 people · ~30 km away
Ouahigouya124,587 people · ~42 km away
Titao48,241 people · ~70 km away
Toma15,851 people · ~77 km away
Tougan26,347 people · ~78 km away
Boussé25,022 people · ~79 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gourcy?

Gourcy has a population of 40,141 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Burkina Faso.

What region is Gourcy in?

Gourcy is located in Nord, Burkina Faso.

Is Gourcy the capital of Burkina Faso?

No, the capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, about 130 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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