Tougan Population 2026

Tougan has a population of 26,347, making it the #40 biggest city in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, located in Boucle du Mouhoun. Roughly 0.1% of Burkina Faso's population lives here. It is about 92× smaller than Ouagadougou, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,347

Rank in Burkina Faso

#40

Coordinates

13.07°N, 3.07°W

~300 m elevation · Africa/Ouagadougou

Distance to capital (Ouagadougou)

184 km

114 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
Solenzo	24,783	#48
Fara Department	20,434	#54
Boromo	20,193	#55
Toma	15,851	#66
Pa	15,170	#70

Cities near Tougan

Toma15,851 people · ~40 km away
Gourcy40,141 people · ~78 km away
Dédougou63,617 people · ~80 km away
Yako38,679 people · ~89 km away
Ouahigouya124,587 people · ~90 km away
Nouna32,428 people · ~94 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tougan?

Tougan has a population of 26,347 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #40 biggest city in Burkina Faso.

What region is Tougan in?

Tougan is located in Boucle du Mouhoun, Burkina Faso.

Is Tougan the capital of Burkina Faso?

No, the capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, about 184 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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