Zorgo Population 2026

Zorgo has a population of 35,398, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, located in Plateau-Central. Roughly 0.1% of Burkina Faso's population lives here. It is about 68× smaller than Ouagadougou, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

35,398

Rank in Burkina Faso

#26

Coordinates

12.25°N, 0.62°W

~312 m elevation · Africa/Ouagadougou

Distance to capital (Ouagadougou)

101 km

63 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Plateau-Central

City	Population	Rank in Burkina Faso
Ziniaré	33,296	#29
Barogo	26,539	#38
Mogtédo	25,699	#45
Boussé	25,022	#47

Cities near Zorgo

Pouytenga96,469 people · ~21 km away
Mogtédo25,699 people · ~24 km away
Koupéla49,372 people · ~30 km away
Boulsa24,200 people · ~47 km away
Garango40,404 people · ~50 km away
Barogo26,539 people · ~51 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zorgo?

Zorgo has a population of 35,398 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in Burkina Faso.

What region is Zorgo in?

Zorgo is located in Plateau-Central, Burkina Faso.

Is Zorgo the capital of Burkina Faso?

No, the capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, about 101 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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