Saaba Population 2026
Saaba has a population of 136,011, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, located in Centre. Roughly 0.6% of Burkina Faso's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Ouagadougou, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
136,011
Rank in Burkina Faso
#4
Coordinates
12.37°N, 1.41°W
~305 m elevation · Africa/Ouagadougou
Distance to capital (Ouagadougou)
13 km
8 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Centre
| City | Population | Rank in Burkina Faso |
|---|---|---|
| Ouagadougou | 2,415,266 | #1 |
| Nioko I | 65,263 | #11 |
| Saonré | 47,728 | #19 |
| Zinguédéssé | 19,648 | #57 |
Cities near Saaba
- Nioko I65,263 people · ~4 km away
- Ouagadougou2,415,266 people · ~13 km away
- Saonré47,728 people · ~21 km away
- Zinguédéssé19,648 people · ~23 km away
- Ziniaré33,296 people · ~27 km away
- Kombissiri28,617 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Saaba?
Saaba has a population of 136,011 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Burkina Faso.
What region is Saaba in?
Saaba is located in Centre, Burkina Faso.
Is Saaba the capital of Burkina Faso?
No, the capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, about 13 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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