Saonré Population 2026
Saonré has a population of 47,728, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, located in Centre. Roughly 0.2% of Burkina Faso's population lives here. It is about 51× smaller than Ouagadougou, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
47,728
Rank in Burkina Faso
#19
Coordinates
12.28°N, 1.58°W
~310 m elevation · Africa/Ouagadougou
Distance to capital (Ouagadougou)
11 km
7 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Centre
| City | Population | Rank in Burkina Faso |
|---|---|---|
| Ouagadougou | 2,415,266 | #1 |
| Saaba | 136,011 | #4 |
| Nioko I | 65,263 | #11 |
| Zinguédéssé | 19,648 | #57 |
Cities near Saonré
- Zinguédéssé19,648 people · ~3 km away
- Ouagadougou2,415,266 people · ~11 km away
- Nioko I65,263 people · ~20 km away
- Saaba136,011 people · ~21 km away
- Kokologo25,958 people · ~34 km away
- Kombissiri28,617 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Saonré?
Saonré has a population of 47,728 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Burkina Faso.
What region is Saonré in?
Saonré is located in Centre, Burkina Faso.
Is Saonré the capital of Burkina Faso?
No, the capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, about 11 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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