Yalgo Population 2026

Yalgo has a population of 26,340, making it the #42 biggest city in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, located in Centre-Nord. Roughly 0.1% of Burkina Faso's population lives here. It is about 92× smaller than Ouagadougou, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,340

Rank in Burkina Faso

#42

Coordinates

12.93°N, 0.85°W

~302 m elevation · Africa/Ouagadougou

Distance to capital (Ouagadougou)

97 km

60 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Centre-Nord

City	Population	Rank in Burkina Faso
Kaya	121,970	#6
Kongoussi	53,627	#15
Bourzanga	27,213	#37
Boulsa	24,200	#49
Pissila	23,420	#50
Korsimoro	18,875	#58
Kouka	17,286	#60

Cities near Yalgo

Pissila23,420 people · ~26 km away
Korsimoro18,875 people · ~26 km away
Kaya121,970 people · ~31 km away
Boulsa24,200 people · ~42 km away
Barogo26,539 people · ~44 km away
Ziniaré33,296 people · ~62 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Yalgo?

Yalgo has a population of 26,340 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #42 biggest city in Burkina Faso.

What region is Yalgo in?

Yalgo is located in Centre-Nord, Burkina Faso.

Is Yalgo the capital of Burkina Faso?

No, the capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, about 97 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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