Bourzanga Population 2026

Bourzanga has a population of 27,213, making it the #37 biggest city in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, located in Centre-Nord. Roughly 0.1% of Burkina Faso's population lives here. It is about 89× smaller than Ouagadougou, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

27,213

Rank in Burkina Faso

#37

Coordinates

13.68°N, 1.55°W

~331 m elevation · Africa/Ouagadougou

Distance to capital (Ouagadougou)

146 km

91 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Centre-Nord

City	Population	Rank in Burkina Faso
Kaya	121,970	#6
Kongoussi	53,627	#15
Yalgo	26,340	#42
Boulsa	24,200	#49
Pissila	23,420	#50
Korsimoro	18,875	#58
Kouka	17,286	#60

Cities near Bourzanga

Kouka17,286 people · ~28 km away
Kongoussi53,627 people · ~39 km away
Djibo61,462 people · ~48 km away
Titao48,241 people · ~57 km away
Kaya121,970 people · ~82 km away
Ouahigouya124,587 people · ~95 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bourzanga?

Bourzanga has a population of 27,213 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #37 biggest city in Burkina Faso.

What region is Bourzanga in?

Bourzanga is located in Centre-Nord, Burkina Faso.

Is Bourzanga the capital of Burkina Faso?

No, the capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, about 146 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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