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Bobo-Dioulasso overview
Bobo-Dioulasso (orange) and the other large cities of Burkina Faso
Bobo-Dioulasso lies in Hauts-Bassins in Burkina Faso at 11.18°N, 4.29°W, about 453 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+0); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Ouagadougou (2,415,266) and larger than Koudougou (160,239). The largest city in Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou with 2,415,266 people; the capital, Ouagadougou, has 2,415,266.
The national capital, Ouagadougou, is about 328 km away; the nearest large city is Orodara, 72 km from Bobo-Dioulasso.
Burkina Faso as a whole has a live population of 24,757,171 (+2.2% a year) and ranks #59 of 238 countries — see the Burkina Faso population page for the full statistics and the Burkina Faso atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Bobo-Dioulasso
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Orodara Hauts-Bassins | 72 km | 33,422 |
| Banfora Cascades Region | 78 km | 117,452 |
| Houndé Hauts-Bassins | 92 km | 87,151 |
| Niangoloko Cascades Region | 121 km | 33,292 |
| Gaoua Sud-Ouest | 154 km | 45,284 |
| Dédougou Boucle du Mouhoun | 169 km | 63,617 |
Largest cities in Burkina Faso
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OuagadougouCapital | Centre | 2,415,266 |
| 2 | Bobo-Dioulasso | Hauts-Bassins | 904,920 |
| 3 | Koudougou | Centre-Ouest | 160,239 |
| 4 | Saaba | Centre | 136,011 |
| 5 | Ouahigouya | Nord | 124,587 |
| 6 | Kaya | Centre-Nord | 121,970 |
| 7 | Banfora | Cascades Region | 117,452 |
| 8 | Pouytenga | Centre-Est | 96,469 |
| 9 | Houndé | Hauts-Bassins | 87,151 |
| 10 | Fada N'gourma | Est | 73,200 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bobo-Dioulasso?
Bobo-Dioulasso has about 904,920 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Bobo-Dioulasso the capital of Burkina Faso?
No. The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou (2,415,266 people), about 328 km away. Bobo-Dioulasso is the 2nd largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Bobo-Dioulasso compared with the rest of Burkina Faso?
Its 904,920 residents are 3.7% of the 24,757,171 people living in Burkina Faso today. Ouagadougou is larger with 2,415,266 people.
Where is Bobo-Dioulasso?
In Hauts-Bassins, Burkina Faso, at latitude 11.18 and longitude -4.29, 453 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Orodara (72 km), Banfora (78 km), Houndé (92 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Bobo-Dioulasso Population 2026 — Burkina Faso. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/burkina-faso/bobo-dioulasso/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/burkina-faso/bobo-dioulasso/">Bobo-Dioulasso Population 2026 — Burkina Faso</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
City populations are GeoNames figures (CC BY 4.0): the latest official census or estimate for the city proper — the municipality, not the wider metropolitan area — so they can differ from "metro area" numbers you see elsewhere. Country populations are live Glostats estimates from the UN World Population Prospects. Distances are great-circle distances between city centres. Page generated 2026-10-20. More about our data.