Yako Population 2026
Yako has a population of 38,679, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, located in Nord. Roughly 0.2% of Burkina Faso's population lives here. It is about 62× smaller than Ouagadougou, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,679
Rank in Burkina Faso
#25
Coordinates
12.96°N, 2.26°W
~332 m elevation · Africa/Ouagadougou
Distance to capital (Ouagadougou)
103 km
64 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nord
| City | Population | Rank in Burkina Faso |
|---|---|---|
| Ouahigouya | 124,587 | #5 |
| Titao | 48,241 | #18 |
| Gourcy | 40,141 | #24 |
Cities near Yako
FAQ
What is the population of Yako?
Yako has a population of 38,679 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in Burkina Faso.
What region is Yako in?
Yako is located in Nord, Burkina Faso.
Is Yako the capital of Burkina Faso?
No, the capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, about 103 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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