Mogtédo Population 2026

Mogtédo has a population of 25,699, making it the #45 biggest city in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, located in Plateau-Central. Roughly 0.1% of Burkina Faso's population lives here. It is about 94× smaller than Ouagadougou, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

25,699

Rank in Burkina Faso

#45

Coordinates

12.28°N, 0.84°W

~284 m elevation · Africa/Ouagadougou

Distance to capital (Ouagadougou)

76 km

47 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Plateau-Central

City	Population	Rank in Burkina Faso
Zorgo	35,398	#26
Ziniaré	33,296	#29
Barogo	26,539	#38
Boussé	25,022	#47

Cities near Mogtédo

Zorgo35,398 people · ~24 km away
Barogo26,539 people · ~33 km away
Pouytenga96,469 people · ~45 km away
Boulsa24,200 people · ~51 km away
Koupéla49,372 people · ~54 km away
Béguédo21,894 people · ~57 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mogtédo?

Mogtédo has a population of 25,699 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #45 biggest city in Burkina Faso.

What region is Mogtédo in?

Mogtédo is located in Plateau-Central, Burkina Faso.

Is Mogtédo the capital of Burkina Faso?

No, the capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, about 76 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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