Kouka Population 2026

Kouka has a population of 17,286, making it the #60 biggest city in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, located in Centre-Nord. Roughly 0.1% of Burkina Faso's population lives here. It is about 140× smaller than Ouagadougou, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,286

Rank in Burkina Faso

#60

Coordinates

13.43°N, 1.61°W

~317 m elevation · Africa/Ouagadougou

Distance to capital (Ouagadougou)

119 km

74 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Centre-Nord

City	Population	Rank in Burkina Faso
Kaya	121,970	#6
Kongoussi	53,627	#15
Bourzanga	27,213	#37
Yalgo	26,340	#42
Boulsa	24,200	#49
Pissila	23,420	#50
Korsimoro	18,875	#58

Cities near Kouka

Kongoussi53,627 people · ~15 km away
Bourzanga27,213 people · ~28 km away
Titao48,241 people · ~61 km away
Kaya121,970 people · ~69 km away
Djibo61,462 people · ~74 km away
Gourcy40,141 people · ~84 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kouka?

Kouka has a population of 17,286 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #60 biggest city in Burkina Faso.

What region is Kouka in?

Kouka is located in Centre-Nord, Burkina Faso.

Is Kouka the capital of Burkina Faso?

No, the capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, about 119 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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