Diapaga Population 2026
Diapaga has a population of 15,515, making it the #67 biggest city in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, located in Est. Roughly 0.1% of Burkina Faso's population lives here. It is about 156× smaller than Ouagadougou, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,515
Rank in Burkina Faso
#67
Coordinates
12.07°N, 1.79°E
~273 m elevation · Africa/Ouagadougou
Distance to capital (Ouagadougou)
363 km
225 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Est
| City | Population | Rank in Burkina Faso |
|---|---|---|
| Fada N'gourma | 73,200 | #10 |
| Bogandé | 21,443 | #53 |
| Natiaboani | 16,640 | #61 |
| Namponkoré | 16,423 | #64 |
| Gayéri | 15,170 | #71 |
| Mani | 15,066 | #72 |
| Kompienga | 15,024 | #74 |
Cities near Diapaga
- Namponkoré16,423 people · ~37 km away
- Natiaboani16,640 people · ~146 km away
- Gayéri15,170 people · ~155 km away
- Fada N'gourma73,200 people · ~155 km away
- Kompienga15,024 people · ~160 km away
- Cinkansé19,815 people · ~221 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Diapaga?
Diapaga has a population of 15,515 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #67 biggest city in Burkina Faso.
What region is Diapaga in?
Diapaga is located in Est, Burkina Faso.
Is Diapaga the capital of Burkina Faso?
No, the capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, about 363 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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