Koudougou Population 2026
Koudougou has a population of 160,239, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, located in Centre-Ouest. Roughly 0.7% of Burkina Faso's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Ouagadougou, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
160,239
Rank in Burkina Faso
#3
Coordinates
12.25°N, 2.37°W
~281 m elevation · Africa/Ouagadougou
Distance to capital (Ouagadougou)
91 km
57 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Centre-Ouest
Cities near Koudougou
FAQ
What is the population of Koudougou?
Koudougou has a population of 160,239 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Burkina Faso.
What region is Koudougou in?
Koudougou is located in Centre-Ouest, Burkina Faso.
Is Koudougou the capital of Burkina Faso?
No, the capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, about 91 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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