Ziniaré Population 2026

Ziniaré has a population of 33,296, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, located in Plateau-Central. Roughly 0.1% of Burkina Faso's population lives here. It is about 73× smaller than Ouagadougou, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

33,296

Rank in Burkina Faso

#29

Coordinates

12.58°N, 1.30°W

~303 m elevation · Africa/Ouagadougou

Distance to capital (Ouagadougou)

35 km

22 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Plateau-Central

City	Population	Rank in Burkina Faso
Zorgo	35,398	#26
Barogo	26,539	#38
Mogtédo	25,699	#45
Boussé	25,022	#47

Cities near Ziniaré

Nioko I65,263 people · ~26 km away
Saaba136,011 people · ~27 km away
Ouagadougou2,415,266 people · ~35 km away
Barogo26,539 people · ~36 km away
Korsimoro18,875 people · ~37 km away
Saonré47,728 people · ~46 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ziniaré?

Ziniaré has a population of 33,296 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in Burkina Faso.

What region is Ziniaré in?

Ziniaré is located in Plateau-Central, Burkina Faso.

Is Ziniaré the capital of Burkina Faso?

No, the capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, about 35 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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