Largest Cities in Burkina Faso
Facts about Burkina Faso
Official languages: French
Capital: Ouagadougou
Area: 274,200 km²
Population: 16.2 million residents
Population density: 59.23 residents per km²
Currency: XOF
Internet TLD: .bf
ISO codes: BF, BFA, 854
The telephone code from Burkina Faso is +226
Flag of Burkina Faso
The flag of Burkina Faso consists of two horizontal stripes in red and green and a gold star that is placed in the center of the flag at the border of the stripes. The colors used are a typical example of pan-African colors, but the official interpretation says that red symbolizes the socialist revolution and green the natural wealth of the country. Burkina Faso was a French colony until 1960 and was called Upper Volta. The flag was adopted in 1984, when the country was renamed Burkina Faso after a series of military coups, translating to “Land of the Incorruptible”. At the same time, the colors refer to solidarity with other African states, and the gold star is reminiscent of the guiding light of the revolution.
Burkina Faso (“Land of Upright People”) is a state in West Africa. See Burkina Faso Location on World Map. The country was under French colonial rule until 1960 and was called Upper Volta from the start of independence until 1984.
Burkina Faso is one of the poorest countries in the world. Most of the population is made up of subsistence farmers. Due to population growth and climatic conditions, the country is dependent on food imports.
Biggest Cities of Burkina Faso by Population
| # | City | Population | Latitude | Longitude |
| 1 | Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso | 1,086,616 | 12.3657 | -1.53388 |
| 2 | Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso | 360,217 | 11.1771 | -4.2979 |
| 3 | Koudougou, Burkina Faso | 87,458 | 12.2526 | -2.36272 |
| 4 | Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso | 61,207 | 13.5828 | -2.42158 |
| 5 | Banfora, Burkina Faso | 60,399 | 10.6333 | -4.76667 |
| 6 | Dedougou, Burkina Faso | 45,452 | 12.4634 | -3.46075 |
| 7 | Kaya, Burkina Faso | 39,340 | 13.0917 | -1.08444 |
| 8 | Dori, Burkina Faso | 37,917 | 14.0354 | -0.0345 |
| 9 | Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso | 37,769 | 11.78 | -0.36972 |
| 10 | Reo, Burkina Faso | 37,646 | 12.3196 | -2.47094 |
| 11 | Hounde, Burkina Faso | 36,704 | 11.5 | -3.51667 |
| 12 | Fada N’gourma, Burkina Faso | 34,021 | 12.0616 | 0.35843 |
| 13 | Koupela, Burkina Faso | 32,163 | 12.1786 | -0.35103 |
| 14 | Kombissiri, Burkina Faso | 30,248 | 12.0688 | -1.33644 |
| 15 | Garango, Burkina Faso | 29,187 | 11.8 | -0.55056 |
| 16 | Nouna, Burkina Faso | 29,159 | 12.7294 | -3.86305 |
| 17 | Leo, Burkina Faso | 26,995 | 11.1003 | -2.10654 |
| 18 | Kongoussi, Burkina Faso | 26,449 | 13.3258 | -1.53472 |
| 19 | Diapaga, Burkina Faso | 26,124 | 12.073 | 1.78838 |
| 20 | Kokologo, Burkina Faso | 26,069 | 12.1939 | -1.87687 |
| 21 | Zorgo, Burkina Faso | 24,003 | 12.2492 | -0.61527 |
| 22 | Yako, Burkina Faso | 23,015 | 12.9591 | -2.26075 |
| 23 | Djibo, Burkina Faso | 22,334 | 14.0994 | -1.62554 |
| 24 | Titao, Burkina Faso | 19,242 | 13.7667 | -2.06667 |
| 25 | Po, Burkina Faso | 18,035 | 11.1697 | -1.145 |
| 26 | Tougan, Burkina Faso | 17,701 | 13.0725 | -3.0694 |
| 27 | Boulsa, Burkina Faso | 17,600 | 12.6666 | -0.57469 |
| 28 | Gourcy, Burkina Faso | 16,876 | 13.2078 | -2.35893 |
| 29 | Bousse, Burkina Faso | 15,979 | 12.6612 | -1.89515 |
| 30 | Manga, Burkina Faso | 15,284 | 11.6636 | -1.07306 |
| 31 | Boromo, Burkina Faso | 13,268 | 11.7454 | -2.93006 |
| 32 | Diebougou, Burkina Faso | 12,843 | 10.9621 | -3.24967 |
| 33 | Ziniare, Burkina Faso | 12,814 | 12.5819 | -1.2971 |
| 34 | Toma, Burkina Faso | 12,512 | 12.7584 | -2.89879 |
| 35 | Dano, Burkina Faso | 11,264 | 11.1464 | -3.05784 |
| 36 | Salanso, Burkina Faso | 10,496 | 12.1742 | -4.08477 |
| 37 | Ouargaye, Burkina Faso | 10,214 | 11.502 | 0.05886 |
| 38 | Bogande, Burkina Faso | 9,965 | 12.9704 | -0.14953 |
| 39 | Pama, Burkina Faso | 9,013 | 11.2497 | 0.7075 |
| 40 | Pitmoaga, Burkina Faso | 8,102 | 12.2456 | -1.88148 |
| 41 | Gorom-Gorom, Burkina Faso | 6,802 | 14.4429 | -0.23468 |
| 42 | Gouloure, Burkina Faso | 6,788 | 12.2348 | -1.93394 |
| 43 | Batie, Burkina Faso | 6,594 | 9.88333 | -2.91667 |
Burkina Faso: Ouagadougou
According to Abbreviation Finder, Ouagadougou is the capital of Burkina Faso. It is said: Wa-ga-du-gu. It is often abbreviated to Ouaga. The city is pretty much in the middle of the country. It is also the largest city in the country. In 2006 there were 1.5 million inhabitants, today there are probably a few more.