Koupéla Population 2026

Koupéla has a population of 49,372, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, located in Centre-Est. Roughly 0.2% of Burkina Faso's population lives here. It is about 49× smaller than Ouagadougou, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

49,372

Rank in Burkina Faso

#17

Coordinates

12.18°N, 0.35°W

~306 m elevation · Africa/Ouagadougou

Distance to capital (Ouagadougou)

130 km

81 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Centre-Est

City	Population	Rank in Burkina Faso
Pouytenga	96,469	#8
Tenkodogo	61,936	#13
Garango	40,404	#23
Bittou	31,210	#33
Béguédo	21,894	#51
Zabré	21,726	#52
Cinkansé	19,815	#56

Cities near Koupéla

Pouytenga96,469 people · ~11 km away
Zorgo35,398 people · ~30 km away
Tenkodogo61,936 people · ~44 km away
Garango40,404 people · ~47 km away
Mogtédo25,699 people · ~54 km away
Boulsa24,200 people · ~59 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Koupéla?

Koupéla has a population of 49,372 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Burkina Faso.

What region is Koupéla in?

Koupéla is located in Centre-Est, Burkina Faso.

Is Koupéla the capital of Burkina Faso?

No, the capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, about 130 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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