Ouahigouya Population 2026

Ouahigouya has a population of 124,587, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, located in Nord. Roughly 0.5% of Burkina Faso's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Ouagadougou, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

124,587

Rank in Burkina Faso

Coordinates

13.58°N, 2.42°W

~317 m elevation · Africa/Ouagadougou

Distance to capital (Ouagadougou)

165 km

102 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Nord

City	Population	Rank in Burkina Faso
Titao	48,241	#18
Gourcy	40,141	#24
Yako	38,679	#25

Cities near Ouahigouya

Gourcy40,141 people · ~42 km away
Titao48,241 people · ~43 km away
Yako38,679 people · ~71 km away
Kouka17,286 people · ~88 km away
Tougan26,347 people · ~90 km away
Bourzanga27,213 people · ~95 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ouahigouya?

Ouahigouya has a population of 124,587 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Burkina Faso.

What region is Ouahigouya in?

Ouahigouya is located in Nord, Burkina Faso.

Is Ouahigouya the capital of Burkina Faso?

No, the capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, about 165 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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