Pa Population 2026

Pa has a population of 15,170, making it the #70 biggest city in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, located in Boucle du Mouhoun. Roughly 0.1% of Burkina Faso's population lives here. It is about 159× smaller than Ouagadougou, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,170

Rank in Burkina Faso

#70

Coordinates

12.67°N, 3.95°W

~276 m elevation · Africa/Ouagadougou

Distance to capital (Ouagadougou)

264 km

164 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Boucle du Mouhoun

City	Population	Rank in Burkina Faso
Dédougou	63,617	#12
Nouna	32,428	#31
Bama	31,215	#32
Tougan	26,347	#40
Solenzo	24,783	#48
Fara Department	20,434	#54
Boromo	20,193	#55
Toma	15,851	#66

Cities near Pa

Nouna32,428 people · ~12 km away
Solenzo24,783 people · ~57 km away
Dédougou63,617 people · ~58 km away
Bama31,215 people · ~85 km away
Tougan26,347 people · ~106 km away
Toma15,851 people · ~114 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Pa?

Pa has a population of 15,170 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #70 biggest city in Burkina Faso.

What region is Pa in?

Pa is located in Boucle du Mouhoun, Burkina Faso.

Is Pa the capital of Burkina Faso?

No, the capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, about 264 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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