Houndé Population 2026
Houndé has a population of 87,151, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, located in Hauts-Bassins. Roughly 0.4% of Burkina Faso's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Ouagadougou, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
87,151
Rank in Burkina Faso
#9
Coordinates
11.50°N, 3.52°W
~349 m elevation · Africa/Ouagadougou
Distance to capital (Ouagadougou)
236 km
147 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hauts-Bassins
| City | Population | Rank in Burkina Faso |
|---|---|---|
| Bobo-Dioulasso | 904,920 | #2 |
| Orodara | 33,422 | #28 |
| Karankasso | 15,474 | #68 |
Cities near Houndé
- Dano25,922 people · ~64 km away
- Diébougou25,688 people · ~67 km away
- Boromo20,193 people · ~69 km away
- Fara Department20,434 people · ~82 km away
- Bobo-Dioulasso904,920 people · ~92 km away
- Solenzo24,783 people · ~97 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Houndé?
Houndé has a population of 87,151 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Burkina Faso.
What region is Houndé in?
Houndé is located in Hauts-Bassins, Burkina Faso.
Is Houndé the capital of Burkina Faso?
No, the capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, about 236 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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