Nioko I Population 2026
Nioko I has a population of 65,263, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, located in Centre. Roughly 0.3% of Burkina Faso's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Ouagadougou, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
65,263
Rank in Burkina Faso
#11
Coordinates
12.40°N, 1.44°W
~293 m elevation · Africa/Ouagadougou
Distance to capital (Ouagadougou)
11 km
7 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Centre
| City | Population | Rank in Burkina Faso |
|---|---|---|
| Ouagadougou | 2,415,266 | #1 |
| Saaba | 136,011 | #4 |
| Saonré | 47,728 | #19 |
| Zinguédéssé | 19,648 | #57 |
Cities near Nioko I
- Saaba136,011 people · ~4 km away
- Ouagadougou2,415,266 people · ~11 km away
- Saonré47,728 people · ~20 km away
- Zinguédéssé19,648 people · ~23 km away
- Ziniaré33,296 people · ~26 km away
- Kombissiri28,617 people · ~38 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nioko I?
Nioko I has a population of 65,263 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Burkina Faso.
What region is Nioko I in?
Nioko I is located in Centre, Burkina Faso.
Is Nioko I the capital of Burkina Faso?
No, the capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, about 11 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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