Karankasso Population 2026
Karankasso has a population of 15,474, making it the #68 biggest city in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, located in Hauts-Bassins. Roughly 0.1% of Burkina Faso's population lives here. It is about 156× smaller than Ouagadougou, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,474
Rank in Burkina Faso
#68
Coordinates
11.22°N, 4.64°W
~352 m elevation · Africa/Ouagadougou
Distance to capital (Ouagadougou)
362 km
225 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hauts-Bassins
| City | Population | Rank in Burkina Faso |
|---|---|---|
| Bobo-Dioulasso | 904,920 | #2 |
| Houndé | 87,151 | #9 |
| Orodara | 33,422 | #28 |
Cities near Karankasso
- Bobo-Dioulasso904,920 people · ~38 km away
- Orodara33,422 people · ~40 km away
- Banfora117,452 people · ~66 km away
- Bama31,215 people · ~94 km away
- Niangoloko33,292 people · ~109 km away
- Solenzo24,783 people · ~122 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Karankasso?
Karankasso has a population of 15,474 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #68 biggest city in Burkina Faso.
What region is Karankasso in?
Karankasso is located in Hauts-Bassins, Burkina Faso.
Is Karankasso the capital of Burkina Faso?
No, the capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, about 362 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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