Nouna Population 2026
Nouna has a population of 32,428, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, located in Boucle du Mouhoun. Roughly 0.1% of Burkina Faso's population lives here. It is about 74× smaller than Ouagadougou, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,428
Rank in Burkina Faso
#31
Coordinates
12.73°N, 3.86°W
~277 m elevation · Africa/Ouagadougou
Distance to capital (Ouagadougou)
256 km
159 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Boucle du Mouhoun
Cities near Nouna
FAQ
What is the population of Nouna?
Nouna has a population of 32,428 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in Burkina Faso.
What region is Nouna in?
Nouna is located in Boucle du Mouhoun, Burkina Faso.
Is Nouna the capital of Burkina Faso?
No, the capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, about 256 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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