Sapouy Population 2026

Sapouy has a population of 26,345, making it the #41 biggest city in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, located in Centre-Ouest. Roughly 0.1% of Burkina Faso's population lives here. It is about 92× smaller than Ouagadougou, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,345

Rank in Burkina Faso

#41

Coordinates

11.55°N, 1.77°W

~336 m elevation · Africa/Ouagadougou

Distance to capital (Ouagadougou)

94 km

58 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Centre-Ouest

City	Population	Rank in Burkina Faso
Koudougou	160,239	#3
Léo	51,743	#16
Réo	33,894	#27
Gao	26,453	#39
Kokologo	25,958	#43
Tita	16,450	#62
Kindi	16,424	#63
Tô	16,026	#65

Cities near Sapouy

Gao26,453 people · ~45 km away
Tô16,026 people · ~51 km away
Léo51,743 people · ~62 km away
Kokologo25,958 people · ~72 km away
Kombissiri28,617 people · ~74 km away
Sabou15,060 people · ~76 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sapouy?

Sapouy has a population of 26,345 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #41 biggest city in Burkina Faso.

What region is Sapouy in?

Sapouy is located in Centre-Ouest, Burkina Faso.

Is Sapouy the capital of Burkina Faso?

No, the capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, about 94 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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