Ouagadougou Population 2026 capital
Ouagadougou has a population of 2,415,266, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, located in Centre. Roughly 9.8% of Burkina Faso's population lives here. Ouagadougou is the capital of Burkina Faso.
Population (city proper)
2,415,266
Rank in Burkina Faso
#1
Coordinates
12.37°N, 1.53°W
~299 m elevation · Africa/Ouagadougou
Other big cities in Centre
| City | Population | Rank in Burkina Faso |
|---|---|---|
| Saaba | 136,011 | #4 |
| Nioko I | 65,263 | #11 |
| Saonré | 47,728 | #19 |
| Zinguédéssé | 19,648 | #57 |
Cities near Ouagadougou
- Nioko I65,263 people · ~11 km away
- Saonré47,728 people · ~11 km away
- Saaba136,011 people · ~13 km away
- Zinguédéssé19,648 people · ~14 km away
- Ziniaré33,296 people · ~35 km away
- Kombissiri28,617 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ouagadougou?
Ouagadougou has a population of 2,415,266 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Burkina Faso.
What region is Ouagadougou in?
Ouagadougou is located in Centre, Burkina Faso.
Is Ouagadougou the capital of Burkina Faso?
Yes, Ouagadougou is the capital of Burkina Faso.
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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