Namponkoré Population 2026
Namponkoré has a population of 16,423, making it the #64 biggest city in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, located in Est. Roughly 0.1% of Burkina Faso's population lives here. It is about 147× smaller than Ouagadougou, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,423
Rank in Burkina Faso
#64
Coordinates
11.74°N, 1.78°E
~243 m elevation · Africa/Ouagadougou
Distance to capital (Ouagadougou)
367 km
228 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Est
| City | Population | Rank in Burkina Faso |
|---|---|---|
| Fada N'gourma | 73,200 | #10 |
| Bogandé | 21,443 | #53 |
| Natiaboani | 16,640 | #61 |
| Diapaga | 15,515 | #67 |
| Gayéri | 15,170 | #71 |
| Mani | 15,066 | #72 |
| Kompienga | 15,024 | #74 |
Cities near Namponkoré
- Diapaga15,515 people · ~37 km away
- Kompienga15,024 people · ~136 km away
- Natiaboani16,640 people · ~138 km away
- Fada N'gourma73,200 people · ~159 km away
- Gayéri15,170 people · ~172 km away
- Cinkansé19,815 people · ~205 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Namponkoré?
Namponkoré has a population of 16,423 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #64 biggest city in Burkina Faso.
What region is Namponkoré in?
Namponkoré is located in Est, Burkina Faso.
Is Namponkoré the capital of Burkina Faso?
No, the capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, about 367 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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