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.

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

CityPopulationRank in Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou2,415,266#1
Nioko I65,263#11
Saonré47,728#19
Zinguédéssé19,648#57

Cities near Saaba

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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