Zabré Population 2026

Zabré has a population of 21,726, making it the #52 biggest city in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, located in Centre-Est. Roughly 0.1% of Burkina Faso's population lives here. It is about 111× smaller than Ouagadougou, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,726

Rank in Burkina Faso

#52

Coordinates

11.18°N, 0.63°W

~259 m elevation · Africa/Ouagadougou

Distance to capital (Ouagadougou)

164 km

102 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Centre-Est

City	Population	Rank in Burkina Faso
Pouytenga	96,469	#8
Tenkodogo	61,936	#13
Koupéla	49,372	#17
Garango	40,404	#23
Bittou	31,210	#33
Béguédo	21,894	#51
Cinkansé	19,815	#56

Cities near Zabré

Gomboussougou15,336 people · ~31 km away
Bittou31,210 people · ~37 km away
Pô28,079 people · ~56 km away
Béguédo21,894 people · ~67 km away
Garango40,404 people · ~69 km away
Cinkansé19,815 people · ~70 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zabré?

Zabré has a population of 21,726 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #52 biggest city in Burkina Faso.

What region is Zabré in?

Zabré is located in Centre-Est, Burkina Faso.

Is Zabré the capital of Burkina Faso?

No, the capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, about 164 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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