Toma Population 2026

Toma has a population of 15,851, making it the #66 biggest city in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, located in Boucle du Mouhoun. Roughly 0.1% of Burkina Faso's population lives here. It is about 152× smaller than Ouagadougou, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,851

Rank in Burkina Faso

#66

Coordinates

12.76°N, 2.90°W

~287 m elevation · Africa/Ouagadougou

Distance to capital (Ouagadougou)

154 km

96 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
Pa	15,170	#70

Cities near Toma

Tougan26,347 people · ~40 km away
Réo33,894 people · ~67 km away
Dédougou63,617 people · ~69 km away
Yako38,679 people · ~73 km away
Gourcy40,141 people · ~77 km away
Koudougou160,239 people · ~81 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Toma?

Toma has a population of 15,851 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #66 biggest city in Burkina Faso.

What region is Toma in?

Toma is located in Boucle du Mouhoun, Burkina Faso.

Is Toma the capital of Burkina Faso?

No, the capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, about 154 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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