Fara Department Population 2026
Fara Department has a population of 20,434, making it the #54 biggest city in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, located in Boucle du Mouhoun. Roughly 0.1% of Burkina Faso's population lives here. It is about 118× smaller than Ouagadougou, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,434
Rank in Burkina Faso
#54
Coordinates
11.53°N, 2.77°W
~264 m elevation · Africa/Ouagadougou
Distance to capital (Ouagadougou)
163 km
101 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Boucle du Mouhoun
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FAQ
What is the population of Fara Department?
Fara Department has a population of 20,434 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #54 biggest city in Burkina Faso.
What region is Fara Department in?
Fara Department is located in Boucle du Mouhoun, Burkina Faso.
Is Fara Department the capital of Burkina Faso?
No, the capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, about 163 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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