Pouytenga Population 2026
Pouytenga has a population of 96,469, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, located in Centre-Est. Roughly 0.4% of Burkina Faso's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Ouagadougou, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
96,469
Rank in Burkina Faso
#8
Coordinates
12.25°N, 0.43°W
~318 m elevation · Africa/Ouagadougou
Distance to capital (Ouagadougou)
121 km
75 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Pouytenga?
Pouytenga has a population of 96,469 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Burkina Faso.
What region is Pouytenga in?
Pouytenga is located in Centre-Est, Burkina Faso.
Is Pouytenga the capital of Burkina Faso?
No, the capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, about 121 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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