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Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Capital city · Population 2.4M

Ouagadougou is the capital and the largest city in Burkina Faso with a population of approximately 2,415,266 people as of 2026. This makes it the 155th largest city in the world, accounting for 10.26% of Burkina Faso's total population of 23.5M. Ouagadougou is classified as a major city and operates in the Africa/Ouagadougou timezone. The average annual temperature is 28.3°C with 918 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 296 meters above sea level.

Population

2,415,266

Global Rank

#155

Country Rank

#1

% of Burkina Faso

10.26%

Avg Temperature

28.3°C

Annual Rainfall

918 mm

Elevation

296 m

Timezone

Africa/Ouagadougou

Ouagadougou on the Map

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Climate in Ouagadougou

Ouagadougou's warmest month is Apr and the coldest is Jan. The wettest month is Aug with 298 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

23.8°C
Jan
26.8°C
Feb
32.1°C
Mar
34°C
Apr
32.7°C
May
30.2°C
Jun
26.7°C
Jul
25.8°C
Aug
25.9°C
Sep
28°C
Oct
27.4°C
Nov
26°C
Dec
23.8°C34°C

Monthly Rainfall

0 mm
Jan
0 mm
Feb
0 mm
Mar
0 mm
Apr
58 mm
May
85 mm
Jun
225 mm
Jul
298 mm
Aug
219 mm
Sep
33 mm
Oct
0 mm
Nov
0 mm
Dec

Burkina Faso at a Glance

Country Population

23,548,781

Capital

Ouagadougou

Region

Western Africa

Major Cities

7

GDP per Capita

$982

Life Expectancy

61.1 years

Urban Population

28.3%

Growth Rate

0.02%

Other Major Cities in Burkina Faso

Bobo-Dioulasso
905K
Koudougou
160K
Saaba
136K
Ouahigouya
125K
Kaya
122K
Banfora
117K

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Ouagadougou with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Ouagadougou by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Saaba136,01113 km
Koudougou160,23991 km
Kaya121,97094 km
Ouahigouya124,587165 km
Bobo-Dioulasso904,920328 km
Tamale464,316338 km
Mopti186,187371 km
San103,227379 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Ouagadougou?

The population of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso is approximately 2,415,266 people, making it the 155th largest city in the world and the 1st largest in Burkina Faso.

Is Ouagadougou the capital of Burkina Faso?

Yes, Ouagadougou is the capital of Burkina Faso.

What is the climate like in Ouagadougou?

Ouagadougou has an average annual temperature of 28.3°C and receives 918 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Apr and the coldest is Jan.

What timezone is Ouagadougou in?

Ouagadougou is in the Africa/Ouagadougou timezone.