Kaya Population 2026

Kaya has a population of 121,970, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, located in Centre-Nord. Roughly 0.5% of Burkina Faso's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Ouagadougou, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

121,970

Rank in Burkina Faso

Coordinates

13.09°N, 1.08°W

~366 m elevation · Africa/Ouagadougou

Distance to capital (Ouagadougou)

94 km

58 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Centre-Nord

City	Population	Rank in Burkina Faso
Kongoussi	53,627	#15
Bourzanga	27,213	#37
Yalgo	26,340	#42
Boulsa	24,200	#49
Pissila	23,420	#50
Korsimoro	18,875	#58
Kouka	17,286	#60

Cities near Kaya

Korsimoro18,875 people · ~29 km away
Pissila23,420 people · ~30 km away
Yalgo26,340 people · ~31 km away
Kongoussi53,627 people · ~56 km away
Ziniaré33,296 people · ~61 km away
Barogo26,539 people · ~61 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kaya?

Kaya has a population of 121,970 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Burkina Faso.

What region is Kaya in?

Kaya is located in Centre-Nord, Burkina Faso.

Is Kaya the capital of Burkina Faso?

No, the capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, about 94 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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