Kongoussi Population 2026

Kongoussi has a population of 53,627, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, located in Centre-Nord. Roughly 0.2% of Burkina Faso's population lives here. It is about 45× smaller than Ouagadougou, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

53,627

Rank in Burkina Faso

#15

Coordinates

13.33°N, 1.53°W

~330 m elevation · Africa/Ouagadougou

Distance to capital (Ouagadougou)

107 km

66 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Centre-Nord

City	Population	Rank in Burkina Faso
Kaya	121,970	#6
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 Kongoussi

Kouka17,286 people · ~15 km away
Bourzanga27,213 people · ~39 km away
Kaya121,970 people · ~56 km away
Korsimoro18,875 people · ~75 km away
Titao48,241 people · ~76 km away
Pissila23,420 people · ~79 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kongoussi?

Kongoussi has a population of 53,627 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Burkina Faso.

What region is Kongoussi in?

Kongoussi is located in Centre-Nord, Burkina Faso.

Is Kongoussi the capital of Burkina Faso?

No, the capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, about 107 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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